Environmental Health and Safety
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Most of us can't wait for the seasons to change. All winter we cannot wait until spring saves us from our frosty doldrums, but by the end of summer we just want to wear a shirt without worrying about sweat patches. As US author John Steinbeck once remarked, “what good is the warmth of summer, without...
Microbeads are solid, non-biodegradable, tiny plastic particles that are usually less than 1mm in dimension. They are usually made up of polyethylene, but they can also be made up of polystyrene, polypropylene and other petrochemical based plastics. You will often see tiny plastic beads lingering in exfoliating...
Rice is a major staple food in many people’s diets that is served in popular dishes including sushi, paella and Chinese fried rice. Rice is a great source of carbohydrates and is often recommended as a part of a healthy diet. However, rice contains moderate levels of arsenic, which is known to be a...
Non-stick pans have become very popular in the late years. Teflon is the brand name for the synthetic compound polytetrafluoroetheylene (PTFE), discovered by DuPont in 1938. It is the most used compound in non-stick cookware, and its popularity is due mainly to the fact that it is very easy to clean and...
Wether it’s in the form of plastic utensils, plastic packaging, plastic shopping bags, plastic chairs or some other form, plastic is being widely accepted in every field. While it provides the ease of being hardy it is also damaging and polluting the environment in a drastic way, so it's advisable to reduce...
The quality of air, specially in cities, is dropping due to CO2 emissions. This is dangerous for human health, as breathing polluted air can lead to lung diseases and other illnesses in the short and long term. If you happen to live in an area with a lot of air pollution, it may be suggested that you...
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We are so used to plastic that it's impossible to imagine living in a world without it. Take a look around you and you'll see how many things come in plastic packages. However, plastic is a very polluting material and every time people are becoming more conscious about the fatal effects it has on the...
While the greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon by which planet earth sustains its life, some people think of it as being synonymous with climate change. While the two are interlinked, there are important differences. These differences help to explain how life on planet earth is being threatened as...
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