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Microbeads found in cosmetics and personal care products to be banned by 2017 – iNews

On September 8, 2016, in News, by Erik

Micro beads that are used in cosmetic products will soon be banned. These micro beads are found in everyday products such as toothpaste and exfoliating scrubs. The reason for banning these products is because of fears that the particles are polluting the seas and could enter the food chain. The plan to ban these cosmetics […]

 

Sir James Dyson in hot water with council after adding a £1m swimming pool to his basement – Telegraph.co.uk

On September 8, 2016, in News, by Erik

The inventor of the Dyson bag less vacuum cleaner and Airblade hand dryer who is worth 5 billion pounds is in trouble. Sir James Dyson built a pool without the planning commissions permission and could face a hefty fine or imprisonment. According to the Historic England commission, it is an offense to carry out work […]

 

Theresa May risks cabinet row after pouring cold water on Boris Johnson’s ‘points-based’ immigration system – The Independent

On September 7, 2016, in News, by Erik

British Prime Minister Theresa May said it will be difficult to pass Boris Johnsons proposed “points based” immigration system. The idea is that certain people have more skills than others. Those skills will correspond to a score of points. And only the hightest scores will be allowed in the country. Many people have criticised this […]

 

British government to confirm ban on ‘microbeads’ water pollutant – The Independent

On September 7, 2016, in News, by Erik

The British government is going to enact a ban on so called “microbeads.” Microbeads are tiny pieces of plastic used in shampoos and body wash. They are supposed to feel soothing on the skin. But since they are plastic they don’t biodegrad and they stay in the water forever. The ban will come into effect […]

 

Could Brexit affect beach water quality? – BBC News

On September 7, 2016, in News, by Erik

The UK for many years has had a bad sea contamination issue because they thew the garbage near the sea. However recently discovery has led us to believe that the sea in the UK is doing much better now. The sea is cleaner and that is something the UK should be proud of. Health is […]

 

United Utilities joins worldwide partnership to boost water innovation – Manchester Evening News

On September 6, 2016, in News, by Erik

Saving on your water bill should be even easier soon. United Utilities joint an international partnership to make that possible and they will get it done by new inventions. The plan is to try, test and eventually bring to market new water conservation technology that will be available in UK as well as nine other […]

 

Campaigners urge Brits to drink tap water to reduce 7.7 billion plastic bottles dumped each year – Mirror.co.uk

On September 6, 2016, in News, by Erik

Approximately $7.7 billion plastic water bottles are thrown out each year, polluting open spaces and natural resources. Their sales have soared in the UK, mostly due to celebrities being pictured with bottles of water, bringing in a whopping $2 billion. Brits are now being urged to utilize tap water and reuse plastic bottles in order […]

 

Why the EU’s Tax Probe of Apple and Others Is Raising US Ire – Top Tech News

On September 6, 2016, in News, by Erik

International businesses for some time have been negotiating low-tax rates to do business in European Countries. After a leak of documents, the European Union has launched an investigation and crackdown on these low-tax policies and are now asking International companies to pay high prices to do business in Europe. International Companies believe they are being […]

 

How An Alkaline Diet Incorporates Gentle Detoxing Methods To Promote Lasting Health + Healthy Snack Bar Recipe

On September 5, 2016, in News, by Erik

This article addresses adopting an alkaline diet to naturally remove toxins from the body. An alkaline diet includes large amounts of fruits and vegetables, little amounts of animal proteins, and little amounts of junk food. The article makes some suggestions to improve a diet which includes eating a bowl of organic oats for breakfast, drinking […]

 

Amazon Dash Button Now Out In The UK: Here’s A Complete List Of Dash Buttons You Can Buy – Tech Times

On September 5, 2016, in News, by Erik

This article is about Amazon Dash button s becoming available in the UK. These buttons allow the customer to place an order for specific products at the click of a button without having to deal with navigating through several webpages to order the product. The owner has control over the quantity purchased by the button […]