JUST IN: Plastic Toys in Kenya Contain Harmful Toxins Linked to Health Risks, Study Finds 

  A recent study has raised serious concerns about the safety of plastic toys sold in Kenya, revealing alarming levels of toxic chemicals in everyday playthings. The research, conducted by the Centre for Environment Justice and Development (CEJAD) in collaboration with Arnika, a Czech-based organization, and the International Pollutants Elimination Network, analyzed a variety of plastic toys purchased from local retailers. The study’s key finding centers on Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), the most commonly used plastic in children’s products, yet one of the most hazardous. Dubbed “poison plastic,” PVC is notorious for releasing toxic chemicals during its production, use, and disposal, posing significant risks to human health and the environment. A wide
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