WE use chemicals in foods and drinks without any let or hindrance. Our framers grow crops, vegetables, and fruits by applying different chemicals and we all consume these. We also use chemicals in our gardens and greenhouses. As a result, people suffer from ailments like skin diseases and eating and emotional disorders.

According to a new study, chemicals used in plastics and furniture are causing a number of health problems that cost us $340bn in treatment a year.

The negative effects of everyday chemicals are causing the country irreparable loss in terms of people’s health environment. Iit’s time we detoxified our homes, offices, life and society .

Hashim Abro

Islamsbad

Published in Dawn, October 23rd, 2016