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08/30/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Plastic recycling is a SCAM: Recycled plastics are more TOXIC than new ones
Recycled plastics might sound like an eco-friendly choice, but they can be more toxic than new plastics. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has faced criticism for its approval process for using recycled plastics in food packaging, which many believe is too lenient and puts consumers at risk. Since 1990, the FDA has approved over […]
08/29/2024
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By Lance D Johnson
Recycled plastics are a nightmare concoction of BPA and phthalates, but recycling makes a great cover story for “greenwashing” the plastics industry
Keeping plastic bottles out of the landfills and waterways is a conscious, sustainable pursuit; however, these plastic chemicals are often recycled into new packaging materials, creating an unknown blend of synthetic chemicals that leech into the food supply, harming human health. While trying to protect the environment, we may inadvertently be harming ourselves, and the […]
05/13/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Consumer Reports reveals certain food items carry high risk of PESTICIDE contamination
Consumer Reports (CR) has unveiled alarming findings indicating that one out of every five tested foods available in the United States carries a high risk of pesticide contamination. The report, released on April 18, highlighted the presence of banned pesticides in certain foods, with green peas being cited as an example. To assess the current […]
03/13/2024
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By Olivia Cook
British potato shortage: Farmers warn U.K. could run out of staple crop
Extreme weather conditions have become a major challenge for growers worldwide and the British potato industry is no exception, with U.K. farmers raising alarms over a likely shortage of potatoes due to last year’s poor harvest. “Farmers in the U.K. have reportedly been struggling with one of the lowest potato harvests on record, estimated at […]
03/06/2024
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By Cassie B.
Pesticide linked to reproductive issues found in popular oat-based breakfast cereals
A pesticide that has been linked to reproductive issues has been found in a number of popular American breakfast cereals, including Quaker Oats and Cheerios. The pesticide in question is called chlormequat, and it has been shown in animal studies to reduce testosterone and fertility, cause disruptions to reproduction and damage developing fetuses. Although its […]
02/02/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Study: Humans consume over 1,000 microplastics particles every year through TABLE SALT
People consume more than 1,000 microplastics annually through table salt, according to a study. Researchers from Andalas University (UNAND) in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province noted this finding in a paper published in the Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management (GJESM). The study authors looked at 21 table salt brands purchased in groceries at the […]
01/17/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Study finds MICROPLASTICS in almost 90% of protein sources, including plant-based ones
A study has found that microplastics, which are linked to negative health consequences, are present in almost 90 percent of protein sources such as meat and even plant-based alternatives. A group of researchers from the U.S. and Canada disclosed this alarming finding in a paper published Jan. 8 in Environmental Pollution. According to the study […]
11/14/2023
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By Arsenio Toledo
Cocoa prices rise to highest level in 45 years as poor weather diminishes outlook for harvests
Cocoa prices in New York rose to more than $4,000 per ton on Friday, Nov. 10, the highest level since 1978, as the outlook of poor crop harvests in the world’s cocoa capital of West Africa caused prices to skyrocket. Global cocoa supplies are tightening amid concerns that current cocoa production levels might not be enough […]
11/07/2023
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By Olivia Cook
ABSURD: Study recommends placing WARNING LABELS on meat to reduce U.K. meat consumption and achieve net-zero goals
A new study has proposed the inclusion of warning labels on meat products, similar to the ones found in cigarette packs. According to the study from Durham University (DU) in the U.K., using graphic warning labels on meat products akin to the ones on cigarettes could help people reduce their consumption of meat and help them […]
08/10/2023
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By Olivia Cook
FOOD FRAUD: DNA tests suggest more than 10% of seafood sold in Australia is not what’s on the label
More than 10 percent of seafood products being sold in Australia are not actually what their labels indicate. This fraud was discovered after DNA testing was performed on more than 600 seafood products by the Minderoo Foundation, which is based in the city of Perth in Western Australia. The study, published Aug. 3 in Nature, highlighted […]
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