Impact Plastics gave employees enough time to escape Helene floodwaters, TOSHA says
Impact Plastics managers gave employees enough time to escape rising floodwaters from Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, according ...
Impact Plastics not responsible for death of employees swept away by Helene flooding, TOSHA says
TOSHA did not recommend any citations against Impact Plastics but did recommend taking steps to minimize the possibility of a ...
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TOSHA: No citations for Impact Plastics, Helene deaths weren’t work-related
The management of Impact Plastics acted reasonably and gave employees enough time to leave safely on the day Hurricane Helene ...
How chewing gum contributes to plastic pollution—and how to reduce its environmental impact
Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers—similar to the plastic material used in car ...
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Experts warn EPR may bring big changes to plastic packaging
As U.S. states start to write detailed rules for plastics and packaging EPR, a recent conference outlined what to expect. One ...
Plastics seep into farm fields, food and eventually human bodies. Can they be stopped?
Research continues to show that itty-bitty microplastics alter ecosystems and end up in human bodies. Scientists, farmers and ...
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Every time you chew gum, you’re filling your mouth with plastic
Lowe, who grew up in Hawaii and has seen the devastating effects of pollution firsthand, came up with the idea to actually quantify the plastic impact of gum. The topic even surprised some of her ...
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TOSHA: Impact Plastics showed 'reasonable diligence,' no work-related deaths
Management at Impact Plastics gave employees enough time to safely leave the facility prior to the Hurricane Helene flooding ...
Core samples from Greenland's seabed provide first historical overview of plastic pollution
By coring the seabed at 850 m water depth in Disko Bay off Greenland's west coast, researchers from the University of ...
Swimmers bathing among cigarette stubs, warns MP in call for plastic butts ban
A plastic cigarette filters ban ‘will make a great deal of difference’ for swimmers in The Solent, Dame Caroline Dinenage ...
Brain health alert: Chewing gum may be releasing microplastics, says study. Can it impact your memory?
Some plastic pieces are endocrine disruptors, interfering with brain-function-regulating hormones. This may influence mood, ...
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APR leader cautious about EPR, impact on recyclers
Steve Alexander, president of the Association of Plastic Recyclers trade group, had some pointed words about the potential ...