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- Sep 22, 2026
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Plastic bags canât go in household recycling bins â hereâs what to do instead (opens the original)
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Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Soft, stretchy plastics, ubiquitous in grocery bags, bubble wrap, and various packaging, present a persistent environmental challenge. These materials are nearly impossible to avoid and even harder to dispose of properly. If discarded in landfills, they can persist for hundreds of years, slowly degrading and releasing harmful microplastics into the environment. In 2018 alone,
Expert reveals how much sleep your kids truly need as back-to-school season begins (opens the original)
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As summer vacations and late nights end, it is time to set morning school alarms again. Adequate rest ensures students remain attentive and focused during class. Experts advise easing children back into a routine as the start of the new academic year approaches. "We don't say ‘ get good sleep ’ just because," said pediatrician Dr. Gabrina Dixon with Children's National Hospital. "It really helps kids learn and it helps them function throughout the day." Sleep requirements change as children grow
The gene-edited dogs giving hope to people with pet allergies (opens the original)
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For years, Matt Walker, a lifelong dog lover, couldn't indulge his passion without suffering severe allergic reactions. Now, thanks to a groundbreaking gene-editing technique, he can enjoy the companionship of Bailey, a hypoallergenic beagle, free from sneezes and rashes. Mr. Walker, a geneticist, can now feed Bailey peanut butter and play fetch with her, a stark contrast to his previous experiences. The key to this transformation lies in Bailey's saliva and hair, which no longer contain a cruci
The rise of âcreative reuse centersâ where DIY fans can buy cheap art supplies (opens the original)
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Charlene Catalano was on the hunt for a specific green-and-white yarn for her winter scarf. Instead of heading to a large chain store, she discovered exactly what she needed, along with gently used crochet kits, hooks, and labels, at Brooklyn Creative Reuse â all for a mere $6. "Nowadays, art is popping off, so things are more expensive," Catalano said. "It has the perfect amount of what I need." Her experience reflects a growing movement: hundreds of creative reuse centers across the U.S. and
Do you have âtexting thumbâ? Hereâs how to soothe it (opens the original)
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Do your hands hurt when you use your phone? All that texting and scrolling might be stressing out your fingers. The term texting thumb can describe a wide range of phone-related pains caused by tired-out tendons and achy joints â like general stiffness, throbbing near the knuckle and a clicking sensation when bending the thumb. If left untreated, repetitive typing and swiping can lead to more serious issues like carpal tunnel and arthritis. People have pecked away at devices for decades with w
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