Pesticide

• In addition, the Company announces the launch of its Toddler Drink for toddlers ages 12-36 months in Australia.
• According to Research and Markets , the Asia Pacific (APAC) baby, infant and toddler food market is expected to grow from an estimated market size of US$50 billion in 2021 to over US$75 billion in 2028.
• Else's plant-based infant formula also addresses consumer concerns about processed ingredients, major allergens, and potential residues found in standard dairy-based formulas.
• Else’s infant formula is free of antibiotics, hormones, pesticides, GMOs, and heavy metals – all of which are an increasing concern among parents.

• The Russia-Ukraine war had significant implications on the environmental remediation market, affecting both the demand for remediation services and the resources available for environmental cleanup efforts.
• As a result, there is an increased need for environmental remediation services to address these pollution incidents and mitigate their impacts.
• Geopolitical tensions and economic sanctions stemming from the Russia-Ukraine war impact international cooperation and investment in environmental remediation initiatives.
• Collaboration between countries and organizations on transboundary pollution issues and environmental cleanup projects are expected to be strained, leading to delays or disruptions in remediation efforts.

• However, these treatments are polluting our rivers and could pose a health risk to pet-loving families, according to new research.
• They spread over the skin of the animal making it toxic to fleas (and sometimes ticks) for at least one month.
• They’re often sold as part of a pet healthcare plan, whereby pet owners make a monthly payment for a package of year-round treatments.
• There were multiple likely additional pathways for these chemicals to end up going down the drain.

• In my opinion, preventative flea treatment is neither necessary nor desirable in most cases.
• Non-chemical methods such as flea traps, regular hot washing of the animal’s bedding to kill larval fleas and hoovering are effective.
• There are also oral flea and tick treatments such as isoxazolines, which rapidly resolve flea infestations.

Proceed with precaution

• To make sure newer classes of parasiticide such as isoxazolines remain as effective as possible, extensive preventative use cannot continue.
• Previous research has also raised concerns about possible health risks to pet owners and veterinary professionals from chronic exposure to pet parasiticides.
• Our work supports these concerns, demonstrating that fipronil and imidacloprid readily transfer to bedding and owner’s hands, so they will quickly get smeared around the household.

Dave Goulson receives funding from the Veterinary Medicines Directorate. He is a member of the Green Party.

• Hosted by The Organic Center and Organic Voices, “An Organic Night Out” showcased honorees in eight categories – all nominated and chosen by their peers.
• “We’re honored to accept this award from The Organic Center and Organic Voices,” states Paul Lightfoot, General Manager of Patagonia Provisions.
• It promotes their holiday offerings through an “Organic menu,” puts together organic cheese boards for its shoppers and helps them choose the best organic wines.
• "The growth of organic doesn't happen in a vacuum; it takes the commitment and hard work of organic farmers, businesses and researchers to advance organic."