WEEKLY EDITION DECEMBER 4, 2019
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Glitter Poop Poses Problem for Human
and Marine Life
According to an article in PCMD News, companies now sell glitter pills
that are alleged to make buyers' poop glitter. While this may or may not
happen, the fascination with and use of glitter pills may pose harm to the
users and acquatic life. Sold as gelatin capsules filled with glitter, the pills
are not technically edible so may interfere with digestion or worse. But
the consquences for ocean dwellers is more dire. Marine researchers
claim that the microplastics from excess glitter is killing marine life—
including molluscs, echinoderms, fish, seabirds, and whales—that
consume it.
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'Pit Stop' Portables Program Renewed in San Francisco
The Pit Stop pilot program (three portable toilets
in certain areas of the city that are open 24 hours
a day) has been declared a success and
renewed. Now, San Francisco's mayor and the
District 6 Supervisor are rushing to take credit.
The Mayor released a statement saying, "When
people have access to a clean, safe restroom,
they will use it." And, "We have seen what
happens on our streets when people don't have
a place to go, which is why I fought to include
funding in the budget for seven new Pit Stops."
The District 6 supervisor claims he was the
driving force behind the 24-hour pilot program
and funded two of the three sites through his
district (where they are located).
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