Breaking news from the medical journal The Lancet warned of the dangers to children’s health in a warming world. What does this mean? Let’s dig a little deeper…
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“It’s only single-use if you use it once.” This quote, by Sarah Robertson-Barnes rings through my head at least once a day.
Low-waste alternatives to medications? NO! Every so often in the low-waste corners of the internet, I see people looking for Zero Waste medicine or supplement options, or shaming people for taking medicine/supplements. That’s horrible, and potentially very harmful.
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Pretty water bottle, right? This post is not about what you might think. Should you ditch single-use plastic water bottles? Yes, if you have access to clean drinking water, and can bring a reusable water bottle with you. But that’s not the full story.
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Your daily cup of tea…with a side of plastic! Yes, that’s right. Although many of us knew this previously, a new study just confirmed that some tea bags shed billions of microplastics per cup. Yum.
Please note that I am not a health professional, scientist, or expert. Always seek professional help for your health concerns or questions.
Leah Payne 