The original post contains an error, in saying the Glyhosate has been banned in the EU from 2021, it hasn't. I advised the council of the error and they acknowledged it was indeed an error. On using washing up liquid, not risk free, a carcinogen, amongst other things; https://theecologist.org/2009/feb/05/behind-label-fairy-liquid#:~:text=Although%20Fairy%20claims%20to%20be,considered%20good%20for%20the%20environment.&text=During%20those%2028%20days%2C%20residues,humans%2C%20animals%20and%20the%20environment.It says;Among the tonnes of cleaning products we pour down the drain each year are toxic substances that are not processed adequately by sewage treatment plants or septic systems. Although Fairy claims to be biodegradable and complies with EU guidelines in this regard, it can hardly be considered good for the environment. For a detergent to be considered biodegradable by the EU, it need only break down by 660 per cent within 28 days. During those 28 days, residues from detergents and surfactants can build up and cause significant, long-lasting damage to humans, animals and the environment.According to Greenpeace, Fairy may also contain hormone-disrupting artificial musks, which are potential carcinogens and reproductive toxins both in people and wildlife- again, we don’t know for sure because P&G will not answer the simple question: does it or doesn’t it? In the absence of data, the precautionary principle applies- assume that it does.I'm not endorsing what Green peace says and don't understand the reference to 660%? but clearly we use many chemicals in our day to day life. We can stop using them all and go back to a sort of hunter gatherer existence relying on plants for all our needs. Although many of them are toxic and carcinogenic. Or we can research, gain evidence and make informed judgements to manage risks.We could also go back to a time before taxes paid for public services; such as managing streets and all do our own thing. There are countries that still work like that. They aren't ones we are likely to visit though. We are more likely to visit, affluent, well maintained places like cities in Europe rather than villages in poor countries in rural Africa or India. Perhaps we should all go and live for a day in a country where life is still free from much of what we enjoy or is inflicted on us, depending on your viewpoint; modern chemicals, medicines and public services and see if it is better?
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