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Cadbury is shrinking the size of FOUR of its chocolate bars – but isn’t reducing the price

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Cadbury has announced it’s shrinking the size of four of its chocolate bars including Wispa Gold and Double Deckers – and Twitter users are not happy. The change, which also applies to Boost and Bournville Classic, will affect multipack bars. The move is an attempt by the confectionary giant to tackle obesity, with the new … Read more

An N99 is the most effective at reducing risk of contracting coronavirus, study finds

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We’ve all been told to wear face masks to reduce the spread of coronavirus, but it turns out the material your mask is made of may affect your risk, a new study suggests. An N99 mask, which filters out nearly all particles both large and small, reduced the odds of contracting COVID-19, the disease caused … Read more

Laser-based ripeness test ensures PERFECT avocados while reducing waste by up to 10 per cent 

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Millennials rejoice! Laser-based ripeness test ensures PERFECT avocados while reducing waste by up to 10 per cent Avocado ripeness is traditionally assessed by hand or using pneumatic devices These approaches can result in up to 30 per cent of the fruit being wasted Experts have developed a non-destructive approach using lasers and vibrations It cam accurately determine on an individual basis which fruit are … Read more

The lockdown appears to be reducing the number of people infected by coronavirus

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What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

Can’t stop eating in isolation? Personal trainer’s simple tricks for reducing your appetite fast

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With thousands across the globe working from home during the coronavirus pandemic, the temptation to reach into the fridge or cupboard for another snack is almost overwhelming. But there are ways you can reduce or at least curb your appetite, provided you know how. Personal trainer Rachael Attard, from Sydney, said having a big appetite … Read more

Air pollution is reducing global life expectancy by three years, scientists find

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Air pollution is reducing global life expectancy by three years, killing 8.8million people a year, a study shows. More people are dying early from breathing toxic air than some of the largest killers, including malaria, HIV, war and smoking. Scientists led by Germany fear the world is facing an air pollution ‘pandemic’ after analysing deaths … Read more

McVitie’s is reducing sugar in nine of the nation’s favourite biscuits by up to 10%

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McVitie’s has slashed the amount of sugar across nine of the nation’s favourite biscuits by up to 10 per cent.  Recipes for Rich Tea, Chocolate Digestives, Hobnobs, and Ginger Nuts have all been reformulated in order to make the treats slightly healthier. Original Digestives now contain nine per cent less sugar – meaning one biscuit is … Read more

How to profit from investing in green energy and reducing waste

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INVESTING SHOW: How to profit from green energy, reducing waste and boosting recycling By This Is Money Published: 10:35 BST, 5 September 2019 | Updated: 14:46 BST, 5 September 2019 The desire to look after the planet better has led to a huge rise in interest in drawing more of the energy we use from … Read more