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Eco-Friendly Starter Kit - Zero Waste Kitchen
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As all know, plastic pollution is a huge problem that is affecting our planet in many ways. From polluting our oceans and killing marine life to releasing harmful chemicals into the environment, plastic waste is one of the biggest threats to our ecosystem. But wait there are sustainable swaps!
Going Plastic-Free (Easier and Cheaper Than You Think or Is It?)
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1. Reusable shopping bags – Investing in reusable shopping bags will save you money in the long run as they last longer than single use plastics. Plus, many stores offer discounts for bringing your own bag! However, I have found
Mircroplastics Cause Human Cell Death
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Your suspicions and concerns about possible harm to humans caused by microplastics may just have been proven correct.
A recent paper entitled, "A rapid review and meta-regression analyses of the toxicological impacts of microplastic exposure in human cells" looked at 17 previous studies on the toxicological impacts of microplastics on human cell lines.
Human Urine + Sauerkraut Juice + Biochar = Free Fertilizer
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The 8 R's of the Environment + 3 More
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Growing up you likely learnt the 3 R's of the environment. Reduce, reuse and recycle were great starting points, but that lists has grown to 8 R's (feel free to add more in the comments)