8chan/8kun QResearch Posts (2)
#11161316 at 2020-10-20 00:44:54 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #14270: Now They Big Mad Edition
High Levels of Microplastics Released from Infant Feeding Bottles During Formula Prep
New research shows that high levels of microplastics (MPs) are released from infant-feeding bottles (IFBs) during formula preparation. The research also indicates a strong relationship between heat and MP release, such that warmer liquids (formula or water used to sterilise bottles) result in far greater release of MPs.
In response, the researchers involved - from AMBER, the SFI Research Centre for Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research, TrinityHaus and the Schools of Engineering and Chemistry at Trinity College Dublin - have developed a set of recommendations for infant formula preparation when using plastic IFBs that minimise MP release.
Led by Dr Jing Jing Wang, Professor John Boland and Professor Liwen Xiao at Trinity, the team analysed the potential for release of MPs from polypropylene infant-feeding bottles (PP-IFBs) during formula preparation by following international guidelines. They also estimated the exposure of 12-month-old infants to MPs in 48 countries and regions and have just published their findings in the high-profile journal Nature Food.
Key findings
PP-IFBs can release up to 16 million MPs and trillions of smaller nanoplastics per litre. Sterilisation and exposure to high temperature water significantly increase microplastic release from 0.6 million to 55 million particles/l when temperature increases from 25 to 95 °C
Other polypropylene plastic-ware products (kettles, lunchboxes) release similar levels of MPs
The team undertook a global survey and estimated the exposure of 12-month-old infants to microplastics in 48 regions. Following current guidelines1 for infant-feeding bottle sterilisation and feeding formula preparation the average daily exposure level for infants is in excess of 1 million MPs. Oceania, North America and Europe have the highest levels of potential exposure, at 2,100,000, 2,280,000, and 2,610,000 particles/day, respectively
The level of microplastics released from PP-IFBs can be significantly reduced by following modified sterilisation and formula preparation procedures
Recommended sterilisation and formula preparation procedures
Sterilising infant feeding bottles
Sterilise the bottle following WHO recommended guidelines and allow to cool
Prepare sterilised water by boiling in a non-plastic kettle/cooker (e.g. glass or stainless steel)
Rinse the sterilised bottle using room temperature sterilised water at least 3 times
Preparing infant formula
Prepare hot water using a non-plastic kettle/cooker
Prepare infant formula in a non-plastic container using at least 70oC water. Cool to room temperature and transfer prepared formula into a high-quality plastic infant feeding bottle
Standard Precautions
Do not reheat prepared formula in plastic containers and avoid microwave ovens
Do not vigorously shake the formula in the bottle at any time
Do not use sonication to clean plastic infant feeding bottles
Studying microplastics through a project of scale
There is growing evidence to suggest that micro2 and nano plastics are released into our food and water sources through the chemical and physical degradation of larger plastic items. Some studies have demonstrated the potential transfer of micro and nano plastics from oceans to humans via the food chain3 but little is known about the direct release of microplastics (MPs) from plastic products through everyday use.
Polypropylene (PP) is one of the most commonly produced plastics in the world for food preparation and storage. It is used to make everyday items such as lunch boxes, kettles and infant-feeding bottles (IFBs). Despite its widespread use the capacity of PP to release microplastics was not appreciated until now.
https://www.naturalblaze.com/2020/10/high-levels-of-microplastics-released-from-infant-feeding-bottles-during-formula-prep.html
#3516695 at 2018-10-18 03:39:51 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #4460: The Left Is Literally Shaking Edition
Resignations in the news today:
Greeley-Evans District 6 Board of Education president to resign by the end of December
https://www.greeleytribune.com/news/district-6-board-of-education-president-to-resign-in-december/
U.N. Syria Envoy, Staffan de Mistura, Announces Resignation
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/17/world/middleeast/mistura-resign-united-nations-syria.html
City Hall's 'go-to lady' Pattie Lawlor retiring after 59 years
https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/City-Hall-s-go-to-lady-Pattie-Lawlor-13313081.php
Retiring Rep. Reed taking job at First Commonwealth Bank
https://www.indianagazette.com/news/local/retiring-rep-reed-taking-job-at-first-commonwealth-bank/article_528f21d8-d1f9-11e8-8f0f-1788aa143788.html
ATyr Pharma Chief Scientific Officer, David King, to Resign
https://www.xconomy.com/san-diego/2018/10/17/atyr-pharma-chief-scientific-officer-david-king-to-resign/
Retiring Rep. Charles Sargent makes endorsement for his legislative seat
https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/2018/10/17/who-charles-sargent-endorses-his-seat/1670838002/
Indian minister MJ Akbar resigns amid sexual assault allegations
https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/17/asia/mj-akbar-resignation-metoo-india-intl/index.html
Retiring Abilene Police Lt. Lynn Beard recognized for two decades of service
https://www.reporternews.com/story/news/2018/10/17/abilene-police-lt-lynn-beard-honored-service-retirement/1676447002/
City-County Councilor Scott Kreider to resign Friday
https://fox59.com/2018/10/17/city-county-councilor-scott-kreider-to-resign-friday/
Hundreds bid farewell to retiring School Board member Bobby James
https://www.ocala.com/news/20181017/hundreds-bid-farewell-to-retiring-school-board-member-bobby-james
H. Scott Phelps retiring as president of CT Convention & Sports Bureau
https://westfaironline.com/107883/h-scott-phelps-retiring-as-president-of-ct-convention-sports-bureau/
Property consultancy founder Edmund Tie retiring on Jan 1
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/property/property-consultancy-founder-edmund-tie-retiring-on-jan-1
KQED CEO John Boland of Sebastopol retiring in September 2019
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/business/8851661-181/kqed-ceo-John-Boland-of
AL Senator Gerald Dial Retiring
https://www.al.com/opinion/2018/10/alabama-should-expand-medicaid-retiring-state-senator-says.html
Colgate Rochester President McMickle retiring
https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2018/10/17/colgate-rochester-crozer-divinity-president-marvin-mcmickle-retiring/1668478002/
Puppeteer who played Big Bird on 'Sesame Street' retiring
http://www.kplctv.com/2018/10/17/puppeteer-who-played-big-bird-sesame-street-retiring/
Heather Macy resigns at ECU woman's basketball coach
https://www.wnct.com/sports/heather-macy-resigns-at-ecu-woman-s-basketball-coach/1530914298
Alaska's lieutenant governor resigns over 'inappropriate comments' 3 weeks before election
https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/17/politics/alaska-lieutenant-governor-resigns/index.html
Johnny Miller retiring after 3 decades at NBC Sports
https://sports.yahoo.com/Johnny-miller-retiring-3-decades-nbc-sports-212621704.html
Fred Dunn resigns as Clinton police chief amid 9News Investigation
https://www.wafb.com/2018/10/16/kiran-fred-dunn-resigns-clinton-police-chief-amid-news-investigation-4/
Wright retiring after more than three decades at UA Tech Park
https://www.tucsonlocalmedia.com/news/article_02cf45b8-d179-11e8-a2ea-17a777cf660f.html
Michael Walkup to resign from McHenry County Board
https://www.nwherald.com/2018/10/17/breaking-michael-walkup-to-resign-from-mchenry-county-board/akwoyxg/
St. Clair warden fired for having sex with prison nurses
https://www.al.com/news/2018/10/st-clair-warden-fired-for-having-sex-with-prison-nurses.html
Teacher: Catholic school fired me for sharing letter about church's 'homosexual problem'
https://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2018/10/teacher_says_catholic_school_fired_her_for_handing.html
8chan/8kun QResearch UK Posts (1)
#18900233 at 2023-05-25 07:16:10 (UTC+1)
Q Research UK #50: Bletchley Park Mode Activated Edition
Offshore Strike Action Intensifies in UK Sector of the North Sea
Mike Schuler 23 May 2023
In a growing dispute concerning job security, wages, and working conditions in the UK offshore sector, the Unite union has announced that approximately 1,650 contractors will engage in two new rounds of 48-hour strike action.
The strikes, set to take place from June 1 to June 3 and from June 8 to June 10, will affect five companies, namely Bilfinger UK Limited, Stork Technical Services, and Sparrows Offshore Services.
The action will involve a wide range of UK-based offshore workers, including electrical, production, and mechanical technicians, as well as deck crew, scaffolders, crane operators, pipefitters, platers, and riggers.
"With the support of their union Unite, an army of 1650 offshore workers are taking the fight to multibillion oil and gas corporations," said Sharon Graham, Unite's general secretary. "The latest rounds of strike action in June will see the biggest group of offshore workers to date taking strike action."
Graham blames "unfettered corporate profiteering" at the expense of workers as the reasoning for the action. "Unite is determined to deliver better jobs, pay and conditions in the offshore sector, and deliver we will," he said.
The offshore strike action signifies a significant escalation in the ongoing dispute between the contractors and oil and gas operators in the UK sector of the North Sea. The 48-hour strikes are expected to impact major oil and gas operators such as Apache, BP, Harbour Energy, Enquest, Ithaca, Repsol, Shell, and TAQA. It also follows previous rounds of strike action that took place in April and May.
Last week, Unite revealed that approximately 600 Bilfinger contractors on Ithaca, CNRI, and TAQA assets had rejected new pay offers. These workers, along with 200 Bilfinger contractors working on BP and Repsol assets, will participate in the 48-hour stoppages. In addition, approximately 650 Stork offshore members and 200 Sparrows offshore workers will join the strikes in June.
John Boland, Unite industrial officer, argues that union members deserve a larger share of the significant profits being generated by oil and gas operators. "Whether it is over delivering improved pay, fairer and safer working rotas or holidays, Unite has one simple message for the contractors and operators: we will stand up for our members, we hold you to account, and in the end we will win," he said.
https://gcaptain.com/offshore-strike-action-intensifies-in-uk-sector-of-the-north-sea/