Ten simple ways to reduce your microplastic exposure
The development of plastics could be described as a turning point in human history, and few would argue that the variety of cheap, durable plastic goods, from Tupperware and PVC pipes to single-use medical products, has made our lives easier and better. But the problem is that plastic is FOREVER. Very little of the plastic […]
Synthetic sponges – friend or foe?
I recently read an article that recommends you replace your synthetic kitchen sponge every week to avoid spreading harmful bacteria growing in the pores of the sponge. Should one follow this advice that means 48 disposable sponges, that take roughly 58 years each to decompose, end up in landfill sites every year. It seems to […]
