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The trend of ‘revenge spending’ is clearly seen after a major upheaval such as the pandemic. : ‘Shoppers in the Bullring’ by Mark Hillary is available at https://bit.ly/3mXZI0A CC BY 2.0

It is a myth that only price increases of household items cause inflation as consumer behaviour may also be a factor.

‘Revenge spenders’ may be fuelling inflation

It is a myth that only price increases of household items cause inflation as consumer behaviour may also be a factor.

The recent global chip shortage is a good example of how supply chain disruptions often sort themselves out. : ‘Body monitoring chip’ by Larry Pribyl is available at https://bit.ly/40b0tSi CC BY-SA 2.0

While there is some correlation, it is wrong to say supply chain kinks are a primary cause of inflation.

Why supply chain issues do not cause inflation

While there is some correlation, it is wrong to say supply chain kinks are a primary cause of inflation.

We’re not just swallowing water from plastic bottles but microplastics which do not degrade easily and remain in our bodies. : Girl drinks water from a plastic bottle
by Wuestenigel is available at https://bit.ly/3H0F7PH CC BY 2.0

Whether microplastic particles cause long-term damage is uncertain but reducing our exposure to them will be wise.

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Why we should not reuse plastic water bottles

Whether microplastic particles cause long-term damage is uncertain but reducing our exposure to them will be wise.

Microplastics may be able to enter our bodies through skin contact but we breathe in confirmed amounts daily. : Microplastic by 5Gyres is available at https://bit.ly/3WVwL1O CC BY-SA 2.0

There is no escape from them as they are in the air we breathe and in the everyday products we use.

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We ingest plastics every minute of the day

Microplastics enter our bodies in various ways with the top contributor being bottled drinking water. : Microbeads plastic particles by MN Pollution Control Agency is available at https://bit.ly/40lIjhC CC BY-NC 2.0

Measuring microplastics in humans is challenging but researchers already have preliminary figures.

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How much plastic are we ingesting?

While there is no direct evidence yet, researchers are increasingly worried about the link between microplastics and serious diseases. : ‘Eating a plastic syringe’ by Quinn Dombrowski is available at https://bit.ly/4054rNk CC BY-SA 2.0

To reduce the threat of microplastics in our bodies, we need to reduce the use of plastics in the environment.

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Plastics in bowels a sign we need to change

We are eating, drinking and breathing in increasingly higher amounts of plastic particles which can poison us. : Michael Joiner, 360info CC BY 4.0

Scientists are warning against grave long-term consequences.

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The microplastics time-bomb in our bodies

Germany’s Green Consumption Assistant flags to online shoppers which products are more sustainable : supplied CC 4.0

A maze of eco-labels and certification means consumers are easily confused. A German initiative aims to provide clarity.

Nudging sustainability

Making sustainable shopping easy