“Hormones get no respect. We think of them as the elusive chemicals that make us a bit moody, but these magical little molecules do so much more.” - Susannah Cahalan, Author, Brain on Fire Most of us know to wash our produce before eating it and not microwave plastic, but what … [Read more...] about The Optimist View: “Count Down” ー Protecting our fertility in the modern age
Plastics
Japanese knife maker develops the world’s first disposable paper razor
While they’re a cheap and convenient way to carry out your shaving routine, most disposable razors only last for a couple of shaves before they become blunt and are tossed away. Plus, since they’re mainly made of plastic, they’re destined to become just another contributor to our … [Read more...] about Japanese knife maker develops the world’s first disposable paper razor
A look inside the quest for endlessly circular plastics
The Eastman chemical plant in Kingsport, Tennessee, appears to be just another chemical manufacturing facility. Sprawling over 900 acres are hundreds of buildings and countless miles of pipes, conveyors, distillers, cooling towers, valves, pumps, compressors, and controls. It … [Read more...] about A look inside the quest for endlessly circular plastics
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo cut ties with pro-plastics lobbying association
With increasing social awareness about the plastic menace that has befallen upon the world, more and more companies are kneeling down to social pressure and are gradually moving away from single-use plastics. The latest instance comes from soft drink giants Coca-Cola and … [Read more...] about Coca-Cola and PepsiCo cut ties with pro-plastics lobbying association
Air New Zealand to remove a considerable amount of plastic from its flights
Apart from the overwhelming carbon footprint of airplanes, there is also a mind-boggling amount of plastic waste that the aviation industry is sending to landfills. In a move to make its flights more sustainable, the flag carrier airline of New Zealand has recently introduced … [Read more...] about Air New Zealand to remove a considerable amount of plastic from its flights
