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Chemicals used in plastic food packaging linked to 10% of preterm births in 2018

Grist

A class of chemicals commonly used in plastic food containers and cosmetic products may have caused about 10 percent of the United States’ preterm births in 2018, according to a study from environmental health experts at New York University. Phthalate exposure is just one way the plastics industry externalizes harms.

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Ecosystems for good: How collaborator networks achieve sustainability

GreenBiz

One key area where this can have an impact is plastic recycling. Around 90 percent of plastic used is not recycled — and reducing this number is crucial to achieving SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production. . Promote good health and wellbeing. Provide access to clean water. Shockingly, 2.2

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‘We can’t recycle our way out’

Grist

When dealing with the life cycle of plastic, hundreds of solutions await, from alternative bioplastics that might be able to degrade themselves through the magic of fungus, to complex chemical recycling that can break plastics down to become other petroleum products or to be rebuilt good as new.

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Official: Distribution of supermarket single-use plastic bags down 97 per cent

Business Green

Number of single-use plastic bags supplied by supermarkets has fallen 97 per cent since the 2015 introduction of the plastic bag charge tax. The charge was last year increased to 10p per plastic bag and extended to all UK retailers. There is much more to do to tackle the problem of plastic waste.

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MASAMI: Sustainable Haircare Products for Healthy Hair and a Happy Planet

Green Business Bureau

Rejecting the harsh and damaging ingredients of conventional haircare – sulfates, parabens and phthalates – MASAMI has created a line of products that nourishes and protects hair health. PROTECTING OCEAN ECOSYSTEMS THROUGH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. CUTTING THE GLOBAL CARBON FOOTPRINT.

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Adopt This Eco-Friendly Habits to Save Our Planet

The Environmental Blog

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle” is a habit that must be instilled in children from an early age. A bin system is a great way to manage common waste and promote recycling. Choose a simple plastic tub or invest in an automatic touchless motion sensor bin if you have the budget. Make the 3Rs a Habit.

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Building, Teaching, Learning: Finding the educational opportunities in facility projects??

Green Technology

EUSD has been recognized for two consecutive terms as an Apple Distinguished Education Program. Department of Education as a National Green Ribbon District. In addition, EUSD has developed and implemented an award-winning, comprehensive Health and Wellness Program that incorporates yoga and character education classes for all students.