Living Life: July 25, 2019

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LIVING
LIFE
JULY 2019
DISCOVERING
POSITIVE
RETIREMENT
INSIDE
New Zealand
International Film
Festival
PAGE 4 & 5
Buying in a
retirement village
PAGE 8
The spectacular
E Class
PAGE 11

HOWARD
NICHOLAS
C ommunity inf luencer
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LIFE
COMMUNITY
INFLUENCER
Foot health is of major importance to a person’s overall
wellbeing. Feet are the foundation upon which the body operates
and are easily taken for granted until the pain or soreness
becomes uncomfortable.
Howard Nicholas, a podiatrist at Footprints in Barrington is a
community advocate teaching and sharing the importance of
taking care of your feet.
He specializes in sports injuries, biomechanics and orthotic
manufacture and has an area of interest in Postsurgical orthoses
and children’s gait problems.
BACKGROUND
I’ve been interested in foot care for as long as I can remember
and have worked as a podiatrist for more than 20 years. Feet
and the important role they play in a person’s life has always
interested me. Being active in sports as well as a coach, I see the
results of physical exertion on the feet and want to help with
education and results in helping people with the foot care and
concerns.
FOOT CARE
Feet are a biomechanical marvel, transporting each of us over
150,000 km in our lifetime. Little wonder, many people develop
a foot problem at some stage. Feet are often overlooked when
starting any new activity - sports or work related. Many people
simply don’t consider their feet when they have so much else
going on in a busy life. Yet our feet transport us around our daily
activities and until a problem develops, many choose to ignore
them or worse, hide them!
MOST COMMON FOOT ISSUE
A foot problem affecting young and old alike is fungus. It’s not
a party topic and many will choose to ignore it or just keep their
feet hidden away, but feet contain about 250,000 sweat glands,
which produce around 600mLs of perspiration every day. Given
most feet are enclosed in a warm, dark shoe, this provides a
perfect environment for foot fungus to grow and thrive.
PHENOMENAL RESULTS
Our clinic is excited with the Lunula Laser technology we now
offer. After watching amazing results from overseas trials, I
brought the Lunula Laser to Christchurch about 8 months ago
and our patients are experiencing results.
Lunula Laser is a low level laser, designed to target both the
fungus in the nail and improve nail health. Previous lasers have
been hot, with an uncomfortable sensation and potentially
dangerous smoke plumes.
Lunula is a painless, cold laser, and unlike some oral fungal
medications, has no known side effects.
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EDITORIAL Jenafor Rollins
DESIGN Denise Crawford

TOLERANCE OF OTHERS
IS AN ART
Sometimes you find yourself in a situation
where its uncomfortable or even hard to
tolerate someone’s words or actions. The
world is now a melting pot with all cultures
and diversities, gender preferences and
family dynamics interacting with each other.
As we each of us express our own personal
preferences and how we look at life, with
our likes and dislikes, we are bound to have
people cross our path, who we don’t agree
with the outlook on life.
At times like these, tolerating others is
consciously trying to understand where
each person is coming from and avoid
turning the situation into a personal battle.
The best way to develop a more tolerant
outlook is by learning about different
people and their cultures and developing
confidence in yourself and coming to
appreciate the differences in life.
10 HELPFUL TIPS FOR
MORE TOLERANCE
1. Try to empathise
2. Ask for an explanation
3. Ignore your differences
4. Use “I” statements rather than “you”
statements
5. Look for the resolution in the conflict
6. Value difference
7. Accept Uncertainty
8. Learn about other people and cultures
9. Analyse your intolerant feelings
10 Foster your own self-esteem
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LIFE
FILM FESTIVAL
NEW ZEALAND
INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL
NZIFF : THURSDAY 8 AUGUST – SUNDAY 25 AUGUST 2019
The New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) is a celebration
of film on the finest screens in New Zealand. The event is the cultural
highlight of winter in 13 towns and cities and is one of the longest
running annual festivals in the country. NZIFF makes a great
occasion out of movie-going by presenting the latest and best films
from around the world.
Run by a charitable trust, NZIFF maintains a rich tradition of diverse
choice in a curated selection of expertly crafted films – features,
documentaries and short films too – that deserve to be experienced
with an audience. Every presentation is a New Zealand premiere or
retrospective celebration, with NZIFF returning a percentage of the
box office revenue back to the filmmakers.
Celebration:
Yves Saint Laurent
Kind Hearts and
Coronets
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NZIFF : THURSDAY 8 AUGUST – SUNDAY 25 AUGUST 2019
BOOKINGS
BOOKINGS OPEN FRIDAY 19 JULY FROM 10 AM advance
bookings are available for all NZIFF sessions. Seats are allocated on
the basis of best available at the time of purchase.
Lumière Cinemas: www.lumierecinemas.co.nz (Lumière Cinemas
screenings only) Booking fee: $2 per ticket. Tickets must be collected
from the venue.
Isaac Theatre Royal: Ph: 0800 TICKETEK (842 538) or
www.ticketek.co.nz (Isaac Theatre Royal screenings only).
A booking fee is already included in the price of the ticket.
VENUES
ISAAC THEATRE ROYAL
145 Gloucester Street, Ph (03) 366 6326
NZIFF steps out in grand style for the fifth year running at the
Christchurch venue we’ve been aspiring to for years. We are
honoured and delighted to be amongst the cultural organisations
crowding eagerly into the Isaac Theatre Royal since its fabulous
restoration was completed in 2014 – and we remain grateful to
the numerous individuals and organisations who supported our
campaign to raise the $262,000 required to install state-of-the-art
digital cinema and sound at what is primarily a live performance
venue.
Visit www.isaactheatreroyal.co.nz for more information.
LUMIÈRE CINEMAS
26 Rolleston Ave, Ph (03) 365 0066
NZIFF welcomes the brand new Lumière Cinemas as a Christchurch
venue in 2019. Located in the Arts Centre’s West Lecture building,
Lumière has two boutique theatres featuring state-of-the-art
technology with vintage ambiance and luxurious seating. Visit
lumierecinemas.co.nz for more information.
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WHEELCHAIR ACCESS/
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Maria by Callas
All venues are accessible by wheelchair and are equipped with
hearing loops. Please note that where films are indicated as having
subtitles, this is not the same as full captioning for the hearing
impaired. Please advise the ticket seller when purchasing your
tickets if you have any special requirements.
Visit www.nziff.co.nz for more information.
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LIFE
FILM FESTIVAL
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We focus on providing the best lifestyle possible, supporting
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Bowling championships, baking, woodwork and outings
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NEXT SESSION MONDAY 5 AUGUST 2019 7PM - 9PM
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LIFE
GARDENING
A comprehensive monthly gardening programme for the everyday
gardener.
The Christchurch Botanic Gardens invites you to come along as a
guest to the flagship event, a two hour programme of information,
speakers, gardening tips and fun. Held at The Kiosk, Christchurch
Botanic Gardens (just over the footbridge from the Armagh St
carpark).
Includes tea, coffee and biscuits.
Tickets :
Students or Members: $5 - Non members : $10
Door Sales Only. Additional fees may apply.
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NZ: THE WORST IN THE
DEVELOPED WORLD
FOR INACTIVITY
New UK research has found that even people
who have been quite inactive much of their
life will benefit from exercise when they are
middle age or older.
A Cambridge University team of researchers
examined the relationship between trends
in physical activity levels over time and
mortality risk among adults in middle age
and older.
ExerciseNZ chief executive Richard Beddie
says many Kiwis will be shocked to learn that
New Zealand is the 13th worst in the world
for physical inactivity and the worst in the
developed world. He says it is just appalling.
“Exercise is the #1 sport in New Zealand
with more than half a million participants
and growing research confirming the health
benefits of activity for all Kiwis. But we
should be much better than that in terms of
numbers.
“We have a massive crisis in New Zealand in
terms of people’s inactivity. We urgently need
a co-ordinated approach to solve it involving
government, local authorities, schools and
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CAPITAL gAIN
TO THE RESIDENT
workplaces so we can increase the quality
and length of life of all New Zealanders
and reduce the burden on the public health
system,” Beddie says.
“The exercise industry is ready and willing
to do its part and we want to present to a
government select committee on how to
address the issue. We need action and we
need it now,” Beddie says.
Exercise can lower the risk of cardiovascular
disease, cancer, diabetes and increase life
expectancy, as countless research studies
have shown.
The UK academic research looked at the
effects that exercise in middle and older age
have on the risk of premature death and
lifespan. So, no matter when anyone starts to
exercise in life, they can still reap the benefits.
Beddie agrees it is not too late for the almost
50 percent of New Zealanders that don’t do
enough physical activity to earn the health
benefits of exercise.
“World Health Organisation guidelines
say people should exercise 150 minutes of
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movement a week, or 30 minutes five times
a week or 90 minutes of moderate to intense
activity a week.
“The Cambridge research showed that even
those that have been inactive for much of
their lives will make significant health gains
in life expectancy and quality of life if they
start moving more regularly.
“The UK team examined how changes in
exercise levels over time affect a person’s
risk of dying from any cause, as well as
dying from specific conditions — such as
cardiovascular disease.”
The researchers found out how much
exercise older adults need in order to boost
their reasoning skills and their brains’
processing speed.
Also, the results suggested that even if
someone decided to exercise after being
physically inactive, the benefits for longevity
would still be significant. For further
information contact Richard Beddie
on 027 5205744
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LIFE
EXERCICE
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RETIREMENT AND
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RETIREMENT
VILLAGES
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LIVING
LIFE
Security, freedom from home maintenance
worries, support, companionship and on-site
healthcare are just some of the reasons why
you might be contemplating the move to a
Retirement Village. But the implications of
buying in a Retirement Village are varied and
often seem quite complex.
Retirement Villages typically utilise devices
called Occupation Right Agreements (ORA).
These do not transfer ownership, as such,
but rather, they confer a licence to occupy a
certain unit at the Village until a given event.
Under an ORA, you make an initial payment
for entry into a Retirement Village, often
referred to as the purchase price of the ORA.
From this initial capital payment the Village
will apply a formula for calculating a ‘deferred
management fee’ or ‘village contribution’ that
is deducted from the entry payment when
you end the ORA. This exit fee is usually
between 20% to 30% of your entry payment
and accrues between 2 to 5 years from your
entry date. Be aware that often the balance of
the entry payment will not be repayable on
termination but rather, when the owner
finds a new resident for the unit.
There are three main additional costs
you should consider and compare when
you are looking at Villages. In addition
to the exit fee, there will be a weekly fee
payable to the village owner to cover
the running costs of the village. Some
Villages will fix this fee from the date of
your ORA, others will increase the fee tied to
the consumer price index or the increase in
the National Super rate, and others to account
for the increased cost of services each year.
There is usually another weekly service fee
based on the extra services you require or
opt for. There may also be other costs and
you should carefully view all the Village
documentation before you commit to avoid
any surprises once you’ve settled in.
While it is by far the most common approach,
not all Retirement Villages use the ORA
model. Some use different types of ownership
structures such as unit titles and cross lease
titles. It is important to be informed about
the ownership model of any Village you are
considering, and to get the appropriate legal
and financial advice.
The decision to move into a Retirement
Village is not one you should rush. Think
about the things that are “must haves” for
you and pick a Village that enables you to
achieve these goals. Look at different Villages
and speak to the residents if possible, to
ensure that the Village ticks all your boxes
and involve your family and friends in your
decision making process. At Harmans we
have experience dealing with purchasing in a
Retirement Village. Give Phillipa Shaw a call
on 03 352 2293 to arrange an appointment to
discuss your situation.
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PROVIDING AN
OPPORTUNITY
TO REMAIN
CONNECTED
TO YOUR
COMMUNITY!
An age-friendly community is a place where you can stay
connected, healthy, active and respected, whatever your
age! And Volunteering Canterbury is here to support just
that!
Volunteering provides an opportunity stay connected
with others, keep active and actively participate in your
community.
Volunteering Canterbury has over 200 individual volunteer
roles on its database, www.volcanmatch.com. Or you can
come in and talk to us about volunteering – phone 366-
2442. They are located in the central city, close to the
central bus depot.
It’s cold out there! But they have some volunteering options
for groups which will keep you warm, while you help
others in the community keep warm. All the groups we
send to our local curtain bank always get well looked after
while being kept busy! Or you might want to help warm
tummies by packing up some food parcels for delivery to
those who need them. They have an organisation which
would love to host your group to do just that.
If you would like to get together with some friends and
undertake a ‘one off ’ volunteer programme, give them a call
and they will help you with some ideas of what you can do
– or, if you are a Rest Home resident, have your Activities
organiser get in touch with Glenda at Volunteering
Canterbury today!
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LIVING
LIFE
VOLUNTEERING
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ACROSS
1 Envious (7)
5 False (5)
8 Covetousness (5)
9 Peculiar (7)
10 Trellis (7)
11 Warble (5)
12 Reprimand (6)
DOWN
1 Vein in the neck (7)
2 Watchful (5)
3 Satan (3,4)
4 Title given to a nun (6)
5 Split asunder (5)
6 Authentic (7)
7 Pilfer (5)
14 Slumbering (6)
18 Heaps (5)
20 Dense mass of trees or shrubs (7)
22 Sweet dish named after a
ballerina (7)
23 Group of lions (5)
24 Edge along (5)
25 Rushing stream (7)
13 Very dear (7)
15 Captain (7)
16 Happy to wait (7)
17 Finally (2,4)
18 Famous diarist (5)
19 Unit of fourteen pounds (5)
21 Tool for cutting (5)
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LIVING
LIFE
HEALTH
COPING WITH CHANGE
Change comes in many forms but leaving
behind what we know and are used to is
almost always stressful, even if we choose the
change ourselves.
Coping strategies generally fall into two
categories: “escape” and “control.” Most
people use a mixture of both at various points
in their response to change, but control
strategies are the ones with the greatest longterm
benefits. We tend to react to change in
four main stages: shock, emotional responses,
coming to terms, and acceptance.
People are more likely to progress through
these stages successfully if they acknowledge
their feelings, explore the facts, aim to remain
positive, and draw on support networks,
while always giving themselves time to adapt.
Studies have shown that people cope with
change, of whatever kind, in two ways:
“escape coping” or “control coping.”
Escape coping is based on avoidance. You
take specific actions to help you to avoid the
difficulties of change. For instance, you might
deliberately miss an event or appointment
because of the discomfort.
Control coping, on the other hand, is positive
and proactive. You refuse to behave like a
“victim” of change. Instead, you manage your
feelings, get support, and then do whatever
you can to be part of the change.
In reality, most of us respond to major
change with a mixture of escape and control
coping. But control coping is generally the
better option to choose, as it is impossible
to avoid the reality of change for long
without becoming exhausted or effecting
relationships.
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STAGES OF REACTING
TO CHANGE
Change can be difficult because it can
challenge how we think, the quality of our
relationships, and even our physical security
or sense of identity. The challenge of change is
usually reacted to in four stages:
1. Shock and disorientation.
2. Anger and other emotional responses.
3. Coming to terms with the new situation.
4. Acceptance and moving forward.
Our progression through these stages is rarely
simple or linear. We might get stuck in one
stage or advance quickly and then slip back.
And there is often no clear-cut, decisive move
from one stage to another. Shock can shade
gradually into anger, for example, with no
obvious break between the two.
Stage 1: Shock and disorientation
Experiencing sudden or big change can feel
like a physical blow. In the initial stage of
coping, you’re likely to feel confused and
uncertain. Your first priority should be to seek
reliable information and to make sense of the
situation.
Stage 2: Anger and other emotional
responses
Initial disorientation at the prospect of
change usually gives way to a wave of
strong emotions. Even if the change in your
circumstances is something that you’ve
instigated, you may find yourself swinging
between optimism and pessimism. This is
quite natural, and it’s a normal step on the
way to resolving your situation.
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MEDIUM
ACROSS
1 Envious (7)
5 False (5)
8 Covetousness (5)
9 Peculiar (7)
10 Trellis (7)
11 Warble (5)
12 Reprimand (6)
14 Slumbering (6)
18 Heaps (5)
20 Dense mass of trees or shrubs
It’s important to avoid suppressing your
emotions, so acknowledge the way that you
feel, and assess what you can express openly
and what you should keep to yourself.
Stage 3: Coming to terms with the new
situation
During this stage, your focus will likely
start to shift away from what you’ve lost and
toward what’s new. This process may be slow,
and you might be reluctant to acknowledge
it, but it’s an essential part of coping with
change.
Start to explore more deeply what the change
means. Your instinct may be to behave
resentfully and not to cooperate, but this will
likely do yourself and others harm. So, search
for and emphasize the positive aspects of
your developing situation. At the same time,
be patient , as coming to terms with change is
a gradual process.
Warning:
It’s vital to avoid pretending everything’s OK
if it’s not. So, if you find yourself regressing
to Stage 2, give yourself time to recover.
Affirmations would be helpful to raise your
confidence and ask for help from friends or a
mentor.
Stage 4: Acceptance and moving forward
This is the stage where you fully accept your
changed circumstances.
Acceptance doesn’t mean giving up entirely
on your former situation. You’ll have valuable
memories, skills and relationships to carry
forward, however, you are comfortable with
moving on.
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THE SPECTACULAR
E CLASS COUPE
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LIVING
LIFE
BY ROSS KIDDIE
MOTORING
My thoughts are that if you are paying over $180k
for a new car you’d at least expect it to look the
part.
That is certainly what Mercedes-Benz has done
with its E Class coupe line-up. Well, the entire E
Class series looks pretty spectacular, it arrives here
in sedan, coupe and convertible, and each has
presence, its size, shape and detailing combine to
give an overwhelming sense of purpose.
The latest generation E Class has been around since
2016 and I’ve driven three variants, culminating in
this evaluation, the E53 AMG coupe.
I’m very enthusiastic about the turbocharged V8
engine that powers many models in the Mercedes-
Benz AMG performance range, that generally has
the nomenclature 63, and at around $200k the
sedan would probably be my pick.
However, the E53 coupe is not disgraced as it, too,
is a true performance vehicle. Under the bonnet
sits a twin-turbocharged V6 engine of 2999cc. That
engine is also carried across the Mercedes-Benz
range with varying outputs and in each case has
remarkable sound through the exhaust. In the E53
that sound is still there, it barks and spits during
gear shifts both up and down. The constant rumble
out the pipes can’t quite be heard to the same extent
as it is in the soft-top, but the coupe definitely has
an audible presence. I simply love it, I was forever
blipping the throttle and forcing shifts just to hear
the boom and crackle.
In terms of power outputs, Mercedes-Benz claims
320kW and 520Nm. If you add to that the constant
turbocharged boost you know you are in for some
excitement when the roads allow a bit of freedom.
Mercedes-Benz also claims a 4.4sec standstill to
100km/h time, and by my stopwatch it will lunge
through a highway overtake in just under 4sec
(80-120km/h). These are impressive times, but fit
well with the sporty nature of the coupe, it has the
performance to match its powerful looks.
Yet, the big coupe is also docile when the roads
don’t allow for performance, it will dawdle the
city streets without taxing the driver, indeed the
entire driving experience is one of comfort and
relaxation. So competent is it at speed that the
driver doesn’t need to work hard to maintain
momentum, everything the E53 does, it does with
ease.
On a stormy early winter weekend I took the
evaluation car to Windwhistle before returning to
the city through Hororata and Dunsandel. I had
intended to go further west towards Lake Coleridge
power station, but the roads were tricky with snow
piled to the sides and ice a major threat. However,
I felt at ease in the E53, it is majorly competent
because drive is channelled through a nine-speed
automatic transmission to all four wheels.
On the greasy wet roads it was great to have the
reassurance 4WD offers, grip is high, and even
though there was a lot of water under the tyres
they never felt like they would lose traction. What’s
more the driveline feels biased towards the rear,
promoting a sporty feeling, powering out of a
corner lends to the sensation that oversteer would
be available, of course, you can’t break traction
thanks to the trick control systems, but the car does
provide all of the feel-good factors that a dynamic
suspension and driveline offer.
There are also suspension settings the driver can
dial in for him/herself. That’s the beauty of an air
suspension set-up, the ride is glorious, yet can be
firmed or softened at will. If you haven’t driven a
car which utilises air underneath, then I suggest
you give it a try, it is the ideal compromise for
comfort and handling, the cushioning effect is
simply amazing.
In AMG form the E53 is fully specced with all of
the upmarket and luxury kit you’d expect for a car
of this price, they are all laid out in the traditional
Mercedes-Benz style, the layout of the controls
is intuitive once familiar. It also has the tweaks
which provide the performance factor, and that is
where the AMG badging comes in, it adds to the
dynamics of both performance and looks.
As mentioned, if I was an E Class buyer, I’d pay the
extra $20k for sedan’s V8 power and its five seats
(as opposed to four seats in the coupe). However,
don’t be misled, the E53 and its V6 engine
represents true performance and has the benefits
of that beautiful rear quarter which is a styling
masterclass. I’m a big coupe fan, and I particularly
enjoyed my time in the evaluation car, the grace
with which it travels and the overall design is
something to surely treasure.
Price – Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG coupe,
$181,300
Dimensions – Length, 4826mm; width,
1860mm; height, 1430mm
Configuration – V6, four-wheel-drive,
2999cc, 320kW, 520Nm, nine-speed
automatic.
Performance – 0-100km/h, 4.4sec
Fuel usage – 8.8l/100km
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FOOD
LIVING
LIFE
A University of Canterbury biotechnologist’s
biodegradable coating can help achieve food
security in an environmentally friendly and
consumer-conscious way.
Biotechnology expert Associate Professor
David Leung, is working on a nontoxic,
biodegradable coating to protect edible plants
against diseases, pests and environmental
hazards, including the effects of climate
change.
The research could prove vital in protecting
plant food without compromising consumer
health. Because the coating is biodegradable,
FOOD SECURITY
ANSWER
it would also provide an environmentally
sustainable solution and avoid the negative
impacts of agrochemicals commonly used to
protect plants.
In addition to being eco-friendly, the coating
is nontoxic, which Associate Professor
Leung says is key to protecting the people
consuming the end product.
“It’s not just the quantity of food that we
care about; it is also about producing safe
food that doesn’t harm the surrounding
environment.”
Non-degradable pesticides, herbicides
and biocides can damage the surrounding
environment by contaminating soil, water,
turf and other vegetation. Although they are
effective in killing insects, they can be toxic to
a host of other organisms, including humans.
Additionally, a large amount of food around
the world is wasted due to improper storage,
which is problem the biodegradable coating
has the potential to address. According to
the Food and Agriculture Organization of
the United Nations, “roughly one third of
the food produced in the world for human
consumption every year – approximately 1.3
billion tonnes – gets lost or wasted”.
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