They are found in plastics, cosmetics, and ultra-processed foods, interfere with the hormonal system, and have been linked to infertility, metabolic diseases, and some cancers, effects that can begin before birth.
From cosmetics to food, the health threat comes packaged
Saturday, 28 March 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.
