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Can dioxins contribute to the toxic load of children?

A study published in March 2020 has been looking at the levels of chemicals with potentially toxic properties present in children’s toys and other consumer products, collectively known as dioxins. The aim of the study was to determine if dioxin levels present in plastic constituents of toys could pose a threat to children’s health.   … Continued

Is plastic affecting our health?

It’s thought that we could be breathing in as many as 20,000 microplastic particles each year and ingesting up to 2000 pieces of microplastic every week. 40% of all plastic is used for packaging, or temporary use. Unlike many natural materials, plastic doesn’t disappear, it just gets smaller and turns into microplastics. It could be … Continued

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