What role do plasticizers play in the male sperm count decline? “In 1992, a study found a global 50% decline in sperm counts in men…
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REPORT: Bottled water is 3,500 times worse than tap water for the environment
Clearly, we need to reduce our consumption of bottled water. “The environmental impact of bottled water is 3,500 times higher than tap water, according to…
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Is our Plastic Waste Causing ‘Irreversible Damage’ to the Environment?
We know we have a plastics and microplastics problem. We know there are alternatives. Regardless of the precise “tipping point,” we should be making drastic…
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The Ocean-Bound Plastic Problem
If we are going to reduce the plastic in our oceans, we need to address “Ocean Bound Plastic.” This ECO WATCH guide to ocean plastics…
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Are Truly Biodegradeable Plastics Now a Reality?
According to new research from scientists at UC Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the answer is yes. “Most plastics advertised as “biodegradable” aren’t all…
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Plastic Pollution is a Producer Problem
And it’s time to start holding the companies that profit from plastic waste, despite being the source of the problem, accountable. There is plenty of…
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