Plastic
From plastic to lasting: A practical guide to the Zero-Waste Bathroom
From toothbrushes and shampoo bottles to reusable alternatives, these simple changes can help reduce household waste and create a more sustainable daily routine.
New study reveals: The solution to microplastics is hidden in fermented cabbage
Just five minutes in the microwave can unleash up to 534,000 micro- and nanoplastics into food
An end to bags and small bottles: Heathrow’s revolution
Plastic bag use down by 75% compared to 2016, but on the rise again
About 495 million plastic bags were bought by customers in 2020, a 75% decrease compared to the 1,754,000,000 bags used in 2016.
Israeli plastic giant, leading R&D 3D printing firm announce partnership
The two companies launched a new filament with a significantly reduced carbon footprint in order to enable sustainable & eco-conscious manufacturing.
Israeli plastic giant, thermoplastic firm to make eco-friendly products
Over 2 billion tons of household waste are dumped into landfills every year, and UBQ is a unique construct breaking down all organic and artificial waste to create an eco-friendly alternative.
Tummy tuck, liposuction, most preferred plastic surgery procedures
Breast augmentation also remains one of the most popular procedures in Israel, for both men and women, with some 16,000 undergoing procedures each year.
Researchers Tie Plastic Surgery To Higher Self-Esteem
Israeli subsidiary of Pepsi, SodaStream pledges to decrease plastic waste
SodaStream estimated they "contributed to the avoidance" of 5 billion single-use plastic bottles in 2019. In 2020, they hope for that number to reach 6 billion.
Nearly half of Israelis admit to littering in the past year - study
Israel's litterbugs testified that the reason they littered was "not seeing a trash can nearby," or "not noticing" that they had done so, though they believe others likely do it "just for fun."
The Eyes Are the Windows to the Soul, Says Dr. Steven Dayan
Israel to send plastic surgeons to UAE conference – so will Iran
"Even though the UAE observes strict modesty laws, the public is still quite interested in the myriad of ways that they can change how they look."
Israeli start-up UBQ will recycle Israeli waste into Indian car parts
UBQ's tech allows companies to turn all types of waste – including food scraps and plants, various plastics, cartons and even dirty diapers – into useful raw materials, called thermoplastics.
