State governor signs new law effectively banning all plastic bags at grocery stores: 'It's in our food, air, water, and even our bodies'
California has a plastic bag problem — but not for long. California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a law fully banning ...
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27 Things Small Enough To Fit In Your Purse That You’ll Definitely Want To Have On Hand This Fall
Basically, the gadget sucks out insect venom and saliva — two things that lead to itchiness and irritation. With that out, ...
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Small but deep impact
He recognized that while small community projects are important, scaleable and comprehensive approaches are necessary to make a significant dent in addressing the world’s pressing problems. Abed, who ...
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Unpacking the culture of ‘tingi’
The sight of small packages or sachets lining shelves—from branded products like shampoo and conditioner to small plastic bags of vegetable oil and soy sauce—painted a vivid picture of what is often ...
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No More Single-Use Plastic Bags At 99 Speedmart, Mydin & Other Retail Chains From 1 Oct
A total of 16 retail chains, which have close to 8,000 outlets nationwide, will no longer be providing single-use plastic bags to customers starting 1 October According to the New Straits Times, ...
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Plastic model maker, ramen lover: the obsessions of Japan's next PM
In his case, trains, plastic miniature models, and ramen noodles. "It's like bringing a dream to reality," Ishiba said of the process of making plastic models in a TV interview during his brief ...
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No more single-use plastic bags at 20 retail chains from Oct 1, says Nga
PETALING JAYA, Sept 26 — A total of 20 hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, and pharmacy, health, and beauty chains will no longer provide single-use plastic bags at their 8,000 outlets ...
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Merck bags options on Evaxion's AI-designed vaccines, offering small upfront and big back end
Merck is placing a small bet to get a closer look at the two candidates. In return for the upfront payment, Merck has secured the option to license the vaccines for up to $10 million next year.
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California’s first plastic bag ban made things worse. Now it’s trying again
The state’s ban on thin single-use bags had a loophole that let grocers sell shoppers thicker plastic bags for a small fee: just 10 cents. In theory, the heavier bags were reusable. But in practice, ...
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California’s first plastic bag ban made things worse. Now it’s trying again
Ten years after California approved a plastic bag ban that’s been blamed for making its plastic bag problem worse, the state is banning single-use plastic grocery bags entirely. In 2014 ...
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Emergency preparedness 101: What to pack in a 'go bag'
A sizable plastic ... small appliances. Do not unplug your refrigerator or freezer unless there is a flood risk. And don't forget to secure your home by locking all the doors and windows. Pack ...