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Function Meets Fashion: How Does Stylish Bins Became An Essential Part Of Home Decor
Gone are the days when bins were simply functional, tucked away in hidden corners. Today, stylish bins have found their way into the spotlight of home decor, blending practicality with personality.
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Brazil Heron Flies After Rescuers Remove Plastic Cup From Its Throat
A heron took flight in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, stretching its wings and soaring over a river after veterinarians saved it from near-certain death by removing a plastic cup attached to its neck and blocking its throat.
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Antarctic 'Plastisphere': A Unique, Potentially Hazardous New Ecosystem
Antarctica, the worlds most remote, harsh and pristine continent, is not free from marine pollution. Where human activity goes, plastic debris inevitably follows.
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Black Plastic Kitchenware May Look Nice But Could Be Harming Your Health: Latest Study Finds
Black plastic items in your kitchen may be produced from recycled plastics containing toxic chemicals, according to the study.
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Vivek Oberoi Makes Rare Comment About Ex-Girlfriend Aishwarya Rai: "Would've Become Plastic Myself Among People With Plastic Smiles"
Vivek Oberoi said, "You go into that relationship because you haven't identified your self-worth"
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Mealworms Can Eat Plastic, But Study Shows Limited Impact on Pollution Crisis
Research published in Biology Letters has examined the ability of mealworms to break down plastics, including disposable face masks. According to the study, it takes 100 mealworms about 138 days to consume a single polypropylene mask. The findings indicate that while insects like mealworms can eat and degrade plastics, their slow consumption rate m...
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Plastic-Eating Worms Could Be The Solution To Faster Reduction Of Pollution
A plastic-eating insect may help solve the trash problem that has choked the Earth for a long time, scientists have concluded in a new study.
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Sydney Woman Kills Husband With Drop Saw, Disposes Of Body In 30 Plastic Bags
Police allege she killed him on May 3 last year using knives and a power saw, and disposed of his body in plastic bags across several suburbs.
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Swiss Socialite Jocelyn Wildenstein Claims She's "Never" Had Plastic Surgery: Report
Jocelyn Wildenstein, the 84-year-old Swiss socialite known as "Catwoman" due to her extensive plastic surgeries, has denied getting any work done on her face.
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Top Must-Have Laptop Essentials: Laptop Accessories Every Tech-Savvy User Need
In the digital age, laptops have become indispensable. But to truly maximise their potential, investing in the right accessories is a must. From ergonomic comforts to advanced tech tools, here’s a guide to elevate your laptop experience.
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10 Reasons Why A Mobile Stand Can Be A Game-Changer For Your Smartphone Experience
In today’s fast-paced world, smartphones have become indispensable. But to truly maximise their potential, a simple accessory can make all the difference – the mobile stand. This is why a mobile stand is a game-changer.
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Honor 300 Design, Colour Options Revealed; Tipster Leaks Key Specifications Ahead of Launch
Honor 300 series is expected to launch in China soon. Leaked live images of the expected base variant had previously hinted at the design. Now the company has revealed the complete design and colour options of the Honor 300 ahead of its imminent launch. Meanwhile, a tipster has suggested some of the upcoming handset's key features as well as probab...
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Moto G05, Moto G15 Seen With Similar Design, Colour Options in Leaked Renders; Key Features Tipped
Motorola is expected to unveil the Moto G05 and Moto G15 as successors to the Moto G04 and Moto G14, respectively. An earlier report suggested the probable prices of the anticipated smartphones and their expected launch timeline. Now, the possible designs of the Moto G05 and Moto G15 have surfaced online. The phones are expected to look ident...
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Japanese Manicurist Takes On Plastic Pollution, One Nail At A Time
Japanese manicurist Naomi Arimoto has been using Umigomi, or "sea trash," to make nail art since 2021.
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New Global Policies to Cut Plastic Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2050
A study from UC Santa Barbara and Berkeley suggests four key policies that could reduce global plastic waste mismanagement by 91 percent and cut related emissions by 30 percent by 2050. The policies include a mandate for 40 percent recycled plastic in new products, a cap on plastic production, greater investment in waste management, and a fee on pl...
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Function Meets Fashion: How Does Stylish Bins Became An Essential Part Of Home Decor
Gone are the days when bins were simply functional, tucked away in hidden corners. Today, stylish bins have found their way into the spotlight of home decor, blending practicality with personality.
-
Brazil Heron Flies After Rescuers Remove Plastic Cup From Its Throat
A heron took flight in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, stretching its wings and soaring over a river after veterinarians saved it from near-certain death by removing a plastic cup attached to its neck and blocking its throat.
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Antarctic 'Plastisphere': A Unique, Potentially Hazardous New Ecosystem
Antarctica, the worlds most remote, harsh and pristine continent, is not free from marine pollution. Where human activity goes, plastic debris inevitably follows.
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Black Plastic Kitchenware May Look Nice But Could Be Harming Your Health: Latest Study Finds
Black plastic items in your kitchen may be produced from recycled plastics containing toxic chemicals, according to the study.
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Vivek Oberoi Makes Rare Comment About Ex-Girlfriend Aishwarya Rai: "Would've Become Plastic Myself Among People With Plastic Smiles"
Vivek Oberoi said, "You go into that relationship because you haven't identified your self-worth"
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Mealworms Can Eat Plastic, But Study Shows Limited Impact on Pollution Crisis
Research published in Biology Letters has examined the ability of mealworms to break down plastics, including disposable face masks. According to the study, it takes 100 mealworms about 138 days to consume a single polypropylene mask. The findings indicate that while insects like mealworms can eat and degrade plastics, their slow consumption rate m...
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Plastic-Eating Worms Could Be The Solution To Faster Reduction Of Pollution
A plastic-eating insect may help solve the trash problem that has choked the Earth for a long time, scientists have concluded in a new study.
-
Sydney Woman Kills Husband With Drop Saw, Disposes Of Body In 30 Plastic Bags
Police allege she killed him on May 3 last year using knives and a power saw, and disposed of his body in plastic bags across several suburbs.
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Swiss Socialite Jocelyn Wildenstein Claims She's "Never" Had Plastic Surgery: Report
Jocelyn Wildenstein, the 84-year-old Swiss socialite known as "Catwoman" due to her extensive plastic surgeries, has denied getting any work done on her face.
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Top Must-Have Laptop Essentials: Laptop Accessories Every Tech-Savvy User Need
In the digital age, laptops have become indispensable. But to truly maximise their potential, investing in the right accessories is a must. From ergonomic comforts to advanced tech tools, here’s a guide to elevate your laptop experience.
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10 Reasons Why A Mobile Stand Can Be A Game-Changer For Your Smartphone Experience
In today’s fast-paced world, smartphones have become indispensable. But to truly maximise their potential, a simple accessory can make all the difference – the mobile stand. This is why a mobile stand is a game-changer.
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Honor 300 Design, Colour Options Revealed; Tipster Leaks Key Specifications Ahead of Launch
Honor 300 series is expected to launch in China soon. Leaked live images of the expected base variant had previously hinted at the design. Now the company has revealed the complete design and colour options of the Honor 300 ahead of its imminent launch. Meanwhile, a tipster has suggested some of the upcoming handset's key features as well as probab...
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Moto G05, Moto G15 Seen With Similar Design, Colour Options in Leaked Renders; Key Features Tipped
Motorola is expected to unveil the Moto G05 and Moto G15 as successors to the Moto G04 and Moto G14, respectively. An earlier report suggested the probable prices of the anticipated smartphones and their expected launch timeline. Now, the possible designs of the Moto G05 and Moto G15 have surfaced online. The phones are expected to look ident...
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Japanese Manicurist Takes On Plastic Pollution, One Nail At A Time
Japanese manicurist Naomi Arimoto has been using Umigomi, or "sea trash," to make nail art since 2021.
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New Global Policies to Cut Plastic Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2050
A study from UC Santa Barbara and Berkeley suggests four key policies that could reduce global plastic waste mismanagement by 91 percent and cut related emissions by 30 percent by 2050. The policies include a mandate for 40 percent recycled plastic in new products, a cap on plastic production, greater investment in waste management, and a fee on pl...
