Aside from the common warning to watch out for chemicals, another thing we often hear is about toxins. And in this case, there is a little more truth to the matter. We keep telling people: everything is made from chemicals: the air you breathe, your bike, and even your annoying neighbour. But what is often meant is to look out for toxic chemicals, or toxins. But what are toxins? Toxins are a group of substances that are harmful to you, to animals, and to the environment. Firstly, toxic means something is poisonous. And this doesn’t only relate to solid substances, but also to liquids and gasses. There are also different factors that determine how toxic certain substances are….

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