Posts tagged Plastic is forever
The Specifics on Our Problem with Plastic
The Specifics on Our Problem with Plastic

Ingested microplastic particles can physically damage organs and leach hazardous chemicals. Plastics are a trifecta of toxic when it comes to leaching. They are made up of base ingredients, such as the infamous hormone-disrupting bisphenol A (BPA). Then there are the chemicals that are added to the base plastic during production to give it various characteristics (hard, soft, malleable, translucent,etc)…

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ScienceKathryn NelsonPlastic is forever, Plastic Sceince, microplastics, macroplastics, micro plastics, Micro FibersComment
MOON CUPS & the exciting adventure away from toxic tampons
MOON CUPS & the exciting adventure away from toxic tampons

If you are not a "moon cup" user, please read & get ready to be over the moon for the cutely named safe & reusable menstrual cup...

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KATE'S TRASH JAR
KATE'S TRASH JAR

Building awareness of my trash, by boycotting "away" & throwing it in a jar instead.  An inventory of “Kate’s Trash” jar reveals a shocking performance for a plastic free mermaid! Clockwise from bottom left: 1. Plastic Cup (from a gig at the beach hotel...

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BAN THE BAG NSW
BAN THE BAG NSW

Hundreds of mermaids per year get tangled in disposable plastic bags. Make it stop.

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