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99% of Birds Predicted to Have Consumed Plastic By 2050

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 02, 2015 08:05 AM EDT

It has been found that about 90 percent of seabirds have consumed plastic that has wound up in the oceans.

LG G4 Release Date And Rumors Update: Next LG Flagship May Sport a Curved Plastic Design

By Kamal Nayan - Mar 26, 2015 02:21 AM EDT

The upcoming LG G4, according to rumors, will sport the same plastic design but with slightly curved form factor. However, despite the plastic design, the handset will have plenty of changes and improvements that would make it a device worth buying.

155 Million Metric Tons of Plastic Predicted to Clog Earth's Oceans in 10 Years

By Maria Slither - Feb 13, 2015 11:50 AM EST

Nine million metric tons of plastics are said to be found in our planet's coastal areas this year. By 2025, this is expected to rise up to 155 million metric tons if no intervention is done.

BPA-Free Products Containing BPS Linked to Brain Defects

By Peter R - Jan 14, 2015 10:19 AM EST

A new study claims that BPS can cause premature growth of neurons during early fetus development.

Study Estimates 270,000 Tons Of Plastic Floating In Oceans

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 11, 2014 12:42 AM EST

Nearly 270,000 tons of plastic is floating in the world's ocean, according to a new study. The amount of plastic is enough to full more than 38,500 garbage trucks.

BPA in Canned Food and Drink Causes Hypertension

By Peter R - Dec 09, 2014 03:01 PM EST

A new study has shown BPA, commonly found in packaging material, can leak into food and cause blood pressure to rise.

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