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4 sustainable alternatives to tampons and pads
Most women use tampons and pads during their menstrual period. But using these disposable products produces a lot of waste. Fortunately, there are now practical and above all, sustainable alternatives. The four most important products are presented here.
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Mehr Wald geht durch Corona verloren
Corona macht uns Angst, die Pandemie bedroht das Leben von vielen Menschen. Darüber hinaus hat sie hat aber auch verheerende Auswirkungen auf den Naturschutz: Projekte liegen brach und die Wilderei nimmt zu. Und wie unsere aktuelle Studie jetzt auch zeigt: Die Entwaldung nimmt im Shutdown 2020 enorm zu — fast überall.
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Giftige Schwermetalle in Reinigungsmasken
Reinigungsmasken können Hautunreinheiten nicht verschwinden lassen, versprechen aber zumindest ein feineres Hautbild. In einem aktuellen Vergleich von „Öko-Test“ schneiden Peel-off-Masken mit Kunststoff besser ab als Reinigungsmasken mit Tonerde. Etliche der Gesichtsmasken mit Heilerde und Co. enthielten giftiges Arsen, Blei oder Cadmium.
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How much sleep do we need?
Sleep. Without enough of it, the daily grind becomes a struggle. We feel tired. We can’t concentrate. We become irritable and overly sensitive. Sleep is a keystone to good health but sometimes it evades us, or worse, sometimes we just don’t make it a priority.
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Hidden Polymers in Cosmetic Products
Despite the UK’s ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, hidden microplastic bombs still exist in our regular care routines. Many leave-on products like lipsticks still contain solid microplastic particles and are used daily and generously on the faces of millions of consumers. And liquid polymers, which have not been affected by the ban, are pretty much everywhere, from sun protection products to nail polishes and all kinds of hair styling products, and yet, they are unattended by the public or regulatory bodies. Here you can find the results of our large microplastic report.
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More features for a healthy and sustainable life
The CodeCheck team ensures that you can quickly recognize healthy and sustainable cosmetics and food. And this is how it works: You scan the product's barcode and immediately receive an assessment of the ingredients. Sounds simple, but there's a lot of work behind it. Find out all about our new CodeCheck Plus subscription model and its benefits here.
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