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Hundreds of Fish Species are Consuming Microplastics
2021-02-23 14:22:00| Waste Age
A new study published by ecologist Elliott Hazen shows that marine fish including species consumed by humans are ingesting synthetic particles of all sizes. Fish consuming plastic is on the rise because detection methods for microplastics is imp
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How to Waste Less By Consuming More
2020-09-10 13:00:00| Waste Age
In May 2020, I wrote an article for Waste360 that called for the waste industry to redefine waste, literally. I argued in favor of the circular economy, which states waste is actually a misnomer; rather, the real problem is a design flaw in the f
Davos 2020: Being a teen activist is all consuming
2020-01-21 12:16:43| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Still only 19, environmental activist Melati Wisjen launched her first campaign at the age of 12.
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Can consuming alcohol reduce risk of chronic kidney disease? - International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research Critique 225
2019-04-08 12:37:00| Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com
While many studies have found that moderate consumers of alcohol tend to be at a lower risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), potential mechanisms for such an effect are unclear. A recent large prospective, population-based, multi-cultural study provides important additional data on the effects of alcohol intake on the initial diagnosis of CKD over many years.
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Whale Dies After Consuming 88 Pounds of Plastic
2019-03-19 13:22:00| Waste Age
Over the weekend, a young Cuviers beaked whale was found dead in the Philippines after consuming 88 pounds of plastic.