These Big Brands 'Pledge to Eradicate Plastic by 2025'

[Natural Society]( Over the next couple weeks, we're going to be sending out some "News Roundups," showcasing a number of interesting or important stories we published (somewhat) recently that you may have missed. You'll definitely want to see some of these stories if you haven't already. Happy New Year! Big Brands Pledge to Eradicate Plastic Waste by 2025 [reduce plastic pollution]( Small communities, cities, and even entire countries are trying to reduce the amount of plastic waste littering the planet. Not using single-use plastic bags, plastic straws, and plastic eating utensils is good, but we need more! This is why some 250 organizations, including many of the world’s biggest consumer brands, have [pledged to cut all plastic waste from their operations by 2025](. [gmo baby research]( [Crossing the Line: China Orders Halt to Controversial Work on Gene-Edited Babies]( Days after a Chinese researcher announced the birth of the world's 1st GMO babies, the Chinese government has ordered a halt to the research. [McDonald's]( [McDonald's Announces Key Plans to Curb Antibiotic Use in Beef Supply]( In December, McDonald's announced an ambitious new plan to reduce the use of antibiotics in its beef supply by 2020 to tackle antibiotic resistance. [Mediterranean diet]( [Mediterranean Diet 'Just as Good as Statins' for Preventing Heart Disease]( A study published in December 2018 shows that following a Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease as well as taking statins. [gene editing]( [WHO to Study Gene-Editing Amid Controversial Developments]( The WHO is creating a working group to study gene-editing and the many ethical, social, and safety issues surrounding the process. [bees]( [Scientists Create First-Ever Edible Honey Bee Vaccine to Protect Bees from Disease]( Scientists in Finland have developed a vaccine for honey bees that could protect them from one of their direst threats, American foulbrood (AFB). [antibiotics]( [FDA Issues News Warning About Dangerous Class of Antibiotics]( On December 20, 2018 the FDA warned that fluoroquinolone antibiotics can make certain people twice as likely to experience an aortic dissection or aneurysm. [Share]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( [+1]( [235,000]( [235,000]( [11,200]( [11,200]( [YouTube]( [YouTube]( [Google Plus]( [Google Plus]( [Email Us](mailto:support@naturalsociety.com) [Email Us](mailto:support@naturalsociety.com) [Website]( [Website]( [Pinterest]( [Pinterest]( [Instagram]( [Instagram]( Copyright © 2019 Natural Society, All rights reserved. Hey! Just as a reminder, you're receiving this email because you are a member of Natural Society's Newsletter. Our mailing address is: Natural Society PO Box 516Wallingford, PA 19086 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](