Even branded plastic toys sold in India markets cause asthma, lung problems and reproductive problems in children due to high toxic levels, says a study conducted by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). In its latest study released on Friday, CSE's pollution monitoring laboratory found high levels of phthalates, a chemical used to soften plastic, in all samples of toys it tested. Over 45 percent of the samples exceeded the internationally accepted safety limits for phthalates.
Subhash Dalvi has convinced other Mumbaikers to ban plastic.
http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/108436/mumbai-man-motivates-others-to-stop-plastic-use.html
Gives people a chance to envisage their look like with a new nose, face lift.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/iphone-apps-to-tell-if-the-tummy-tuck-will-suit-you/104470-11.html
In China, a pretty face matters a lot to get a job.
http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/100921/watch-chinese-undergo-plastic-surgeries-to-win-jobs.html
People want to look younger, 'fresher' for the ever-competitive job market.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/job-seekers-invest-in-plastic-surgery-to-compete/89763-19.html
An accident had left the man with burns that prevented him from any social life.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/historic-surgery-gives-burns-victim-new-face/89727-17.html
MJ plans return to stage in July 2009 at London's O2 Arena.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/michael-jackson-plans-more-plastic-surgery/87948-8.html
The lobby is leaving no litter unturned to promote the use of plastic bags.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/plastic-makers-want-govt-to-lift-ban-on-plastic-bags/87655-3.html
Parties have been asked to avoid the use of plastics for poll campaigning.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/keep-off-plastic-ec-asks-parties-to-keep-polls-green/86860-37.html
Following the investigation by CNN-IBN the CM has now reacted.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/despite-ban-plastic-bags-galore-across-delhi/86181-3.html
There seemed no fear of the law and it is business as usual in malls.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/delhi-plastic-ban-chokes-right-under-ministers-eyes/86166-3.html
Some students have come up with the idea of using paper bags instead of plastic.
http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/84743/delhi-school-kids-battle-for-a-greener-capital.html
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