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A Singaporean man’s visit to the dentist for a dental filling took an unexpected turn when a piece of equipment fell off and went down his throat. What are the dangers of ingesting a foreign object?

This initiative by Ecowaste Coalition aligns with the ongoing efforts at the 4th Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) meeting, which seeks to formulate a comprehensive global treaty addressing the proliferation of plastics and its detrimental effects on ecosystems.

A study by TODAY in 2023 showed that stress levels in Singapore have been steadily increasing since 2021. In 2023, 87 percent of respondents felt stressed, seven percentage points more than the global average.