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September 4, 2019 - Issue 4769


Nurdles are a growing pollution problem

Nurdles are a growing pollution problem

September 4, 2019

Ranging in size from microscopic grains to millimeter-sized pellets, they are now found in lakes, rivers and oceans across the globe. Even worse, they're unable to biodegrade, allowing them to persist and accumulate in the environment for generations to come.

Clostridium difficile loves sugar and resists disinfectant

Clostridium difficile loves sugar and resists disinfectant

September 4, 2019

Antibiotic resistance is a growing public health concern that won't go away by itself. Researchers have now found bacteria that are lethal to thousands each year and have adapted to sugars commonly found in Western foods. The spores have also become resistant to disinfectants. To help protect yourself, seek to maintain a healthy gut microbiome and use a good hand washing technique.

Natural Products Association is going bankrupt

natural products association is going bankrupt

September 4, 2019

One of the oldest trade groups in the natural products space, Natural Products Association, filed bankruptcy following a lawsuit. The organization developed a certification for natural products that does not include labeling products with GMO ingredients. Although the oldest organization, they are not the best for consumers or businesses.