Tag Archives: Plastic

Chew on This: Is There Plastic in That Gum?

Society has a dangerous addiction to plastics and your exposure now includes chewing it.1 Several of the chemicals found in the production of plastic compounds are known to act as endocrine disruptors. Phthalates are one of those types of chemicals;2 they are also found in chewing gum. During the fetal and neonatal periods,3 babies are… Read More »

185 baby giant tortoises found wrapped in plastic and stuffed in suitcase

Workers at a Galapagos Island airport in Ecuador found a suitcase filled with 185 baby giant tortoises wrapped in plastic, a finding that local authorities called a “crime against wildlife and the natural heritage of Ecuadorians,” according to reports. USA Today, citing a statement from Seymour Airport on the island of Baltra, reported that an X-ray detected some kind… Read More »

Study reveals how long COVID-19 remains infectious on cardboard, metal and plastic

The virus that causes COVID-19 remains for several hours to days on surfaces and in aerosols, a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found. The study suggests that people may acquire the coronavirus through the air and after touching contaminated objects. Scientists discovered the virus is detectable for up to three… Read More »

KIBOO 20-Pairs Soft Ear Care & Noise Reduction Earplugs with TWO Comfortable Sleep Masks, One Carry Pouch, Two Plastic Travel Cases for Plugs

Sleep and rest at home or when traveling, day or night. Comfortable adult sleepmask set for the busy man or woman who wants to relax and enjoy essential light reduction in bed or on a flight. Perfect fit personal adjustable sleeping mask for men and women is the ideal contoured shape for any sleeper. The… Read More »