Japan turns to adult diapers for fuel
Japan’s population is getting older. Their birth rate has declined, and with that, a drop in production of baby diapers. But conversely, the production of adult diapers has risen seven percent in just two years, hitting 5 billion units last year. Leave it to Japan to turn an increase in adult diaper waste into a great fuel making opportunity.
Enter Japanese company Super Faiths who has created
How to get rid of annoying packaging
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Shopping online can save you time and is much less stressful than battling the crowds at the mall. It’s also better for the planet than making a dedicated trip to the store, but it can be a real hassle to get rid of the resulting packaging, which can really pile up.
As much as half of the 85 million tons of paper products Americans consume
Nine ways to reduce cancer risk
In its annual President’s Report on Cancer, a high-level government panel said that exposure to common chemicals like Bisphenol A and formaldehyde, and to radiation from medical exams were causing cancers at a rate that was “grossly underestimated.” The Environmental Working Group offers these nine ways to reduce cancer risk:
Four of every 10 Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes, and two of every
