Bioplastics are materials made partly or entirely from renewable, plant-based sources such as corn, sugarcane, or wheat straw. Unlike traditional plastics, which rely on petroleum, bioplastics can reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and make use of agricultural byproducts that would otherwise go to waste.

Most of us use our plates and bowls every single day without giving them a second thought. But did you know that some types of dinnerware can release harmful toxins into your food? From chemicals used in plastics to glazes on ceramics, not all tableware is as safe as it looks. Here’s what every family should know about toxins in dinnerware—and how to make healthier, eco-friendly choices.

Wheat straw plastic is a bioplastic made using the leftover stalks from harvested wheat. Instead of burning or discarding this agricultural byproduct, it’s repurposed as a natural filler. Combined with high-quality, food-safe PP (polypropylene), the result is a durable, lightweight, and sustainable material that reduces reliance on pure petroleum-based plastics.

Creating a space where you will feel at your best and try to maintain order in some pretty challenging times could be a source of strength for you. Here is a roundup of tips from mothers and stylists who have created beautiful spaces to aspire towards.

Viruses survive by replicating themselves inside a living cell. However if they can’t a cell then they have a limited amount of time that they can remain alive.

Here are some of the common surfaces and time coronavirus is estimated to survive.

We explore some of the common and unique methods of removing odours in indoor environments. If you have a rental property or perhaps you have a home that you are preparing to bring to market - chances are that you will need to remove any potential objections from prospective renters or home owners to avoid the property sitting on the market for too long. 

An aggravated skin is hard to manage and it is almost impossible to anything right and it can happen so quickly and take many months to reverse as the usual suspects to clear acne are not always effective.  

Acne can start small and then quickly progress into a severe state that is difficult to unwind and takes many months to heal. It is best avoided to let acne advance into a severe state and preventing this from happening can be accomplished by paying strict attention to your diet and controlling bacteria. Here are six natural ways to treat acne at the source. 

It may come as a surprise that last last year the FDA released a statement that antibacterial soap is unhealthy. The reason for this is the study that uncovered that the main ingredient in antibacterial soap, triclosan is unhealthy for you and ineffective in killing bacteria.While it became popular in the 90's for its apparent abilities to inhibit the fatty acids found in bacteria that it uses to multiply. However this chemical only worked in a study sponsored by Colgate to remove plaque and gingival inflammation.

“In its normal state, oxygen exists as two atoms bound together (O2). Ozone is unstable. That extra oxygen atom wants to hook up with other material, like unwanted microorganisms in water filtration systems. For the purpose of disinfecting water, ozone comes in contact with contaminants and pathogens that can damage equipment and get in the water supply. The extra oxygen atom oxidizes the contaminant and the O3 becomes O2—just plain old oxygen.”

We were curious to see how ozone stacked up against alternatives found in the supermarket to remove odours. While we are really impressed with the effectiveness of this chemical reaction that is ozone, we wanted to see what other options provided. We pulled out Fabreze, Dettol Glen 20, Glitz Green and Woolworths select – all of which claim to remove odours.