LINCOLN, NEB (PRWEB) April 22, 2022 During the week of the 150th Arbor Day celebration (April 22–29), the Arbor Day Foundation will plant one tree for each
Hay fever sufferers may want to stay indoors this weekend as forecasters warn of a pollen bomb bringing with it some of the highest levels of tree pollen this year.
The warning comes from Kleenex and Allergy UK, who have launched a new Pollen Pal tool, giving a three day pollen count forecast to help hay fever sufferers.
London, Leicester and Nottingham will be among the worst affected, with almost twice the concentration of pollen as will be seen in other high pollen regions.
The Met Office, which produces a regional forecast for the UK says their data suggests a low to medium pollen count for most of the country this weekend.
Dec 10, 2020
As people attempt to go about their daily routines safely during the novel coronavirus pandemic, the role of plastics has changed once again. Cities and states temporarily lifted their plastic bag bans out of concern for health and hygiene, cafes restricted the use of reusable cups, and take-out orders surged while people sheltered in place. With a surge in the use of personal protective equipment, evidence suggests items such as masks and gloves are ending up as pollution in the environment.
Regardless of the trends toward rising consumption of single-use plastics, companies are moving forward with long-term commitments to meet customer needs while propelling innovation that reduces plastic waste. The need is urgent on both fronts.