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‘Baby India’ mom arrested 4 years after newborn found alive in plastic bag

New York Post | 2023-05-20, 02:12

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Mother arrested after infant found alive in plastic bag 4 years ago

WPXI | 2023-05-20, 01:37

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Officials say a woman has been arrested years after a baby was found alive in a plastic bag in Forsyth County, Georgia. >> Read more trending news In a news release, Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office announced an arrest in the

What are your favorite tricks for reducing your plastic use?

Democratic Underground | 2023-05-20, 01:05

In a recent thread, Stargazer99 rightfully bemoaned the fact that everything is packaged in plastic these days. https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=17928615 Duer txwhitedove had a nice post in the thread that described

Has Calista Flockhart Had Plastic Surgery? See Her Transition from ‘Ally McBeal’ Through Today

The Charlotte Observer | 2023-05-20, 00:34

Actress Calista Flockhart looked breathtaking when she made a rare red carpet appearance at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival alongside husband Harrison Ford for the premiere of Indiana Jones andthe ...

#24. Plastics and rubber products manufacturing

no EC Magic Valley | 2023-05-19, 23:59

- March 2023 average wage: $28.70 per hour- Annual change: +5.9%- Monthly change: +0.6% ...

Plastic Furniture Market Expected To Generate $19,075.3 Million By 2027, Growing A CAGR Of 5.8% ...

MENA FN | 2023-05-19, 22:02

(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) Plastic Furniture Market Kitchen furniture segment dominates the global market and is expected to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period. The plastic ... ...

Monty Don: ‘Plastic grass is an aberration . . . if I were king, I would outlaw it’

The Times/The Sunday Times | 2023-05-19, 22:00

It’s only 24 hours until the Chelsea Flower Show and Monty Don has been struggling. First, he tested positive for Covid and then he has been coping with the third anniversary of the death of his dog, Nigel, the golden retriever who was the

Ban on plastic lunch boxes effective December 2023 - Samuda

Jamaica Observer | 2023-05-19, 21:59

KINGSTON, Jamaica - A ban will be imposed on the use of plastic lunch boxes, effective December 31, 2023, as government efforts continue to shift to more sustainable options. This was announced by Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth

I'm getting sick and tired of business packing everything in plastic

Democratic Underground | 2023-05-19, 21:23

some things can be sold without plastic coverings...in years before

Incentives, infrastructure: Here's what drew an $80M plastics plant to Maize

Business Journal | 2023-05-19, 19:40

Charlotte Pipe had looked at three or four sites in the Midwest and "pretty quickly" landed on Maize. ...

Ocean Sole: From trash to treasure

Mail Guardian South Africa | 2023-05-19, 18:40

When conservationist and marine biologist Julie Church encountered mounds of discarded slip-slops on a beach in Kenya, she was angry. Then she noticed that children were making them into toys, which inspired her to start Ocean Sole, a social enterprise that

Arrest made nearly 4 years after abandoned baby found alive in plastic bag

ABC News | 2023-05-19, 18:22

Nearly four years after an abandoned newborn was found alive in a plastic bag in Georgia, an arrest has been made in the case, authorities announced. ...

Plastic pervasive in food supply, says new study

Phys Dot Org | 2023-05-19, 17:49

Micro and nanoplastics are pervasive in our food supply and may be affecting food safety and security on a global scale, a new study led by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has found. The study is one of the first to analyze the academic literature

UN Report Shows How to Slash Plastic Pollution

Truth Dig | 2023-05-19, 17:03

A new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report says countries and companies could reduce plastic pollution by 80 percent by 2040 using existing technologies. According to UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen, “the way we produce, use, and dispose of

Developing Country Voices Will Be Excluded at UN Plastic Talks, Say NGOs

Slashdot | 2023-05-19, 16:34

Scientists and NGOs have accused the UN's environment programme (Unep) of locking out those "most needing to be heard" from upcoming negotiations in Paris aimed at halting plastic waste. From a report: Last-minute

Check your tyres: you might be adding unnecessary microplastics to the environment

The Conversation | 2023-05-19, 16:09

Antrim coastal road, Northern Ireland. Nahlik/Shutterstock Cost-saving measures are key in today’s economic climate. But they can also have a positive impact on minimising your environmental footprint. A prime example is maintaining your cars’ optimal tyre

We're drowning in plastic in NY. We must stop pollution. Here's how | Opinion

no EC The Leader | 2023-05-19, 16:07

We're drowning in plastic pollution and we're running out of time to fully address this growing crisis. Most importantly, we can't put the industry that created the problem in charge of solving it. So, we need to get this right. Let's be clear, the entire life

Start refund system for plastic water bottles across state: Uttarakhand HC

Hindustan Times | 2023-05-19, 15:58

Uttarakhand high court on Friday directed the state government to start digital deposit refund system for plastic water bottles across the state. The scheme is presently being operated in the Kedarnath Dham area. (Representative file image) The scheme is

UAE: Now, get discount vouchers when you recycle plastic bottles through new vending machines

Khaleejtimes | 2023-05-19, 15:05

Got some plastic bottles lying around? Recycle them for a chance to receive discounts in return. A new green initiative in Ras Al Khaimah is offering the public some rewards whenever they drop plastic bottles and aluminium cans through a 'reverse vending

Letter: A sustainable solution for plastic pollution

no EC Brattleboro Reformer | 2023-05-19, 14:48

To the editor: Jute bags are a compelling and widespread alternative to plastic bags, made from the jute plant's natural fibers. They are biodegradable and decompose naturally over time without leaving behind any micro

People ingesting 5 mg of plastic every week

Bitchute | 2023-05-19, 11:51

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Plastics Pervasive In Food Supply: Australian Study

MENA FN | 2023-05-19, 11:38

(MENAFN - IANS) Canberra, May 19 (IANS) Micro and nanoplastics are "pervasive" in Australia's food supply, a new study revealed on Friday.The study, which was published by national science agency ... ...

Recycled Plastics Market Overview, Trends, Opportunities, Growth and Forecast by 2028

Bitchute | 2023-05-19, 11:06

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Dubai: Employees help turn thousands of plastic bottles into T-shirts in major recycling drive

Khaleejtimes | 2023-05-19, 10:33

From plastic bottles to T-shirts: This is what employees of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) have contributed after they recycled around 221,900 plastic bottles and aluminium cans that were used to produce over 11,600 T-shirts and other products.

ERIC NICOLSON: Winning on Kilmarnock’s plastic pitch is Steven MacLean’s greatest challenge and greatest opportunity

The Courier | 2023-05-19, 10:33

Saints have a dreadful record on artificial surfaces this season and there couldn't be a better time to put that right. ...

DEWA Employees Recycle Around 222,000 Plastic Bottles, Aluminum Cans Through Smart Machines

MENA FN | 2023-05-19, 10:05

(MENAFN - Emirates News Agency (WAM)) DUBAI, 19th May, 2023 (WAM) -- Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is prioritising environmental protection as it actively engages employees and ... ...

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