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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Monobloc: the world's best-selling chair is also the target of environmental criticism; understand

The Monobloc chair, a ubiquitous symbol in Latin America and the world's best-selling chair, faces environmental criticisms despite its popularity.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A recycling plastic factory is moving to a small village in Southern Ostrobothnia โ€“ attracting employees with unusual conditions

A new recycling plastic factory is set to open in Ilvesjoki, Southern Ostrobothnia, offering unique employment terms to attract skilled workers.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

What is the story of the world's most famous plastic chair?

The article discusses the history and cultural significance of the Monobloc chair, emphasizing its status as a globally recognized symbol of Latin American identity.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

He built houses with plastic bottles and reduced construction costs by 40%

Andreas Froese developed a technique in Honduras that uses PET bottles as building materials, significantly lowering construction costs.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

It was a container for drinks: the shocking truth about the transport of Domenico's heart

A tragic story reveals that the heart meant to save young Domenico was transported in a regular picnic plastic container, leading to his death due to negligence.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Joni Hesselgren reveals the harsh truth behind her plastic surgery โ€“ unprecedented photos are not for the faint-hearted

Influencer Joni Hesselgren exposes the difficult realities of her recent plastic surgery experience in South Korea, sharing unsettling images and details of the aftermath.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

โ€˜Plasticโ€™ Found in Boiled Eggs? Company Responds After Viral Video Creates Furore

A viral video showing a woman claiming that plastic-like fibers were found inside boiled eggs has triggered concerns over food safety in India.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Baby with umbilical cord found alive in a trash can in Guariba, SP

A newborn baby was discovered alive in a plastic bag in a trash can in Guariba, Sรฃo Paulo, and is currently safe after being rescued by passersby.

Feb 24 โ€ข 22:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Crime & Justice

The baby found in a plastic bag in the 90s has finally received a resolution

After more than thirty years, police have finally clarified the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a baby found dead in a plastic bag in California in 1994.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Report warns: Do not make this mistake with ready meals

A report by Greenpeace highlights the risks of microplastics and toxic chemicals leaching from plastic-packaged ready meals when heated in microwaves or ovens.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Life & Tech

Greenpeace: SOS for health from microplastics and toxic substances in ready meals

Greenpeace's latest research reveals that heating ready meals in plastic containers can release harmful microplastics and toxic chemicals into food.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Shops forced to lock chocolate in plastic boxes to stop surge of thefts

Retailers in the UK are locking chocolate in plastic boxes in response to a rise in thefts linked to organized crime.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Report: Micromaterials and poisons in ready meals

A new Greenpeace report reveals that heating plastic-packaged ready meals in microwaves or ovens can release thousands of microplastics and toxic chemicals into food.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Four human heads discovered in buckets with threatening message in Puente Viejo, Loja

Four decapitated heads were found inside plastic buckets along a road in Loja, Ecuador, alongside a threatening note.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The Baltic Sea โ€“ between plastic and drugs: the diagnosis is not deadly, but monitoring is necessary

The article discusses pollution in the Baltic Sea, focusing on the necessity of continuous monitoring and the challenges of measuring invisible pollutants at microscopic levels.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Researchers create a new type of plastic capable of withstanding four times more energy

A new type of plastic developed by researchers from Penn State University can store four times more energy than conventional capacitors.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Life & Tech

Scientific explanation for why Coca-Cola tastes better in a glass bottle

Coca-Cola reportedly tastes better in a glass bottle compared to cans or plastic bottles, a topic that has sparked significant discussion online.

Feb 22 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Hollywood Extras Celebrate Their Plastic Oscars

Hollywood extras gathered in Los Angeles to celebrate their achievements at the Background Actor Awards, a humorous event honoring the unsung heroes of the film industry with plastic trophies.

Feb 22 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Stunning images released: the actress star's face collapsed โ€“ she underwent major surgery

Actress Danniella Westbrook has recently undergone facial surgery in Dubai as reported by Daily Mail, revealing her recovery process.

Feb 21 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The elderly man in the boat kept picking up plastic... the video has shown people their reflection!

A viral video from Kerala shows an elderly man collecting plastic bottles and waste from the beautiful Alappuzha backwaters, highlighting the need for civic sense among tourists.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Snooker host Katie Shanahan needed plastic surgery for horror injury before career change

Katie Shanahan, known for her role in UK sports broadcasts, underwent plastic surgery following a severe injury which marked a significant change in her career from sports participation to broadcasting.

Feb 21 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

He created a device that transforms plastic waste into gasoline

Julian Brown, a young inventor from Atlanta, has developed a device that converts plastic waste into fuel through a thermal decomposition process.

Feb 20 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election Campaign in Wolfratshausen: A Plastic Toilet Provokes Controversy

The placement of a mobile toilet at Wolfratshausen train station ahead of local elections has sparked significant discussion among residents and local leaders.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

BREAKING: Bianca Dias dead: Influencer dies aged 27 just days after plastic surgery

Bianca Dias, a 27-year-old influencer, has died shortly after undergoing plastic surgery, reportedly due to a pulmonary embolism.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Beautiful at Any Cost: How a 20-year-old Streamer Teaches Men That Only Their Appearance Matters

A young streamer, known as Clavicular, promotes the idea that male attractiveness is crucial for success, prompting discussions about beauty standards and plastic surgery.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Controversy Over Hot Food in Plastic Packet on Vande Bharat Train, Woman Raises Questions...

A woman traveling on the Vande Bharat train has raised serious concerns over the practice of serving hot food in sealed plastic packets after learning it may pose health risks to passengers.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why are youths eating wrapped in plastic? China's strange trend goes viral

A bizarre weight-loss trend among Chinese youths, known as 'plastic eating' or 'cling wrap diet', has emerged on social media, raising concerns among health experts.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Plastic surgeon apologizes for failing to 'speak upโ€™ against youth trans surgeries at major NYC hospital

A plastic surgeon expresses regret for not raising concerns about youth transgender surgeries at a prominent NYC hospital.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Do not eat with these utensils - health risk

The recall of certain chopsticks in Finland is expanding due to health risks associated with harmful chemicals transferring from the plastic used in their production.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Lettuce will last 14 days without turning brown if stored with common kitchen item

A kitchen hack allows lettuce to stay fresh for up to 14 days by wrapping it in a towel after removing it from plastic.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Incineration of plastic waste is not 'recycling': we must correct the false 'circular economy'

A report critiques South Korea's government strategy for reducing plastic waste, arguing it misrepresents recycling and prioritizes energy recovery over actual reduction and reuse.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Stop Buying These 8 Things from the Market Today, You Will Save a Lot

The article advises readers on eight items they should stop purchasing to save money and reduce waste.

Feb 19 โ€ข 04:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Study: Headphones Contain Dangerous Plastic Materials That May Cause Cancer

A study has found that all types of headphones contain toxic chemicals that could potentially lead to cancer.

Feb 19 โ€ข 04:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Long-established Finnish family business files for bankruptcy

A long-established Finnish family-owned hospital specializing in plastic surgery, Sairaala Siluetti, has filed for bankruptcy due to declining revenues and financial instability.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Almost 50-year-old Finnish family business seeks bankruptcy

A nearly 50-year-old family-run clinic in Finland, Sairaala Siluetti, specializing in plastic surgery and aesthetic treatments, has filed for bankruptcy due to declining revenues and sustained losses.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Why the United Kingdom is launching an offensive against the 'Brazilian butt lift', a procedure to enhance the buttocks

The UK government is seeking to regulate the Brazilian butt lift procedure due to safety concerns and a lack of professional oversight.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

DEI: 1,700 students from 6 islands in the educational program "My Plastic and I"

1,700 students and 135 teachers concluded the educational program "My Plastic and I" focusing on plastic pollution in the Dodecanese and northeastern Aegean, supported by DEI.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

DEH: 1,700 students from 6 islands in the educational program 'My Plastic and I'

An educational program titled 'My Plastic and I' involved 1,700 students and 135 teachers across six islands in Greece, focusing on raising awareness about plastic pollution.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
Sports

Olympic medals were with a hole and with a piece of plastic. This year they are like halved

The article discusses the peculiarities of Olympic medals this year, which are reported to be halved or damaged in some way.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
Crime & Justice

Polish services thwarted illegal transport of 23 tons of waste. It comes from Germany

Polish authorities recently intercepted a truck attempting to illegally transport 23 tons of plastic waste from Germany to Poland.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Organism the size of a grain of rice exposes the planet's crisis: plastic in the intestines of the 'toughest' ice insect

An international research team has found microplastic particles in the intestines of Belgica antarctica, the smallest insect inhabiting Antarctica, highlighting environmental pollution even in remote natural areas.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Eco Folia': community efforts collect 953 kg of plastic from the sea and sand on Ubatuba beach

An environmental initiative called 'Eco Folia' successfully removed nearly a ton of plastic waste from the ocean and sand at Ubatuba beach during the Carnival holiday.

Feb 17 โ€ข 22:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

From bronze to plastic: what the trophies of the samba schools in the Special Group of SP are made of

The awards given to the top samba schools in Sรฃo Paulo's Carnival are made from various materials, reflecting their placements.

Feb 17 โ€ข 18:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Plastic surgeon applauds move away from trans youth surgeries as far-left outlet examines doctors' shift

Plastic surgeon Dr. Sheila Nazarian critiques the silence of many in the medical community regarding gender surgeries for minors, suggesting a shift is needed to address potential risks.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

After the rumor: Italian plastic surgeon claims to have helped ski jumper with penis enlargement

An Italian plastic surgeon claims to have assisted a ski jumper with penis enlargement, which could allow for an advantage in competition attire, amidst rumors and regulatory scrutiny.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Verdict of the Neringa Municipality: No Public Events at 'Agila' Until Expert Conclusions

The Neringa Municipality has decided to cancel public events at the Agila venue following an incident where a plastic structure fell and injured one person during a concert.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Intermarchรฉ, Leclerc, Netto: recall of cheeses sold throughout France due to 'presence of plastic filaments'

French supermarkets are recalling cheese products due to contamination with plastic filaments.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, a glove was found. A gossip journalist offers to mediate

A black plastic glove was found in the ongoing investigation into the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, and a Hollywood gossip journalist has proposed to act as a mediator.

Feb 17 โ€ข 07:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Incomprehensible revelation from the surgeon โ€“ A major turn in the penis controversy

A plastic surgeon reveals he performed penile enlargement on a ski jumper shortly before the Olympics, raising questions about the athlete's choices and eligibility.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Taalintehtaan harbor has improved its practices, says the supervisor โ€“ Yle's MOT report revealed the harsh storage method of plastic waste

The Taalintehtaan harbor has taken corrective measures in its handling of plastic waste following a report that highlighted poor storage practices.

Feb 17 โ€ข 05:00 UTC

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