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Microplastics aren’t talked about a lot, but they could potentially be the largest health crisis of our future. So how bad is it and what can be done?
 
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39 thoughts on “How Microplastics Slowly Make Their Way Inside Us

  1. They should be studying prison inmates in America. Everything they use is plastic. They cook Their food in microwaves in plastic bowls. Utensils, cooking wares, cups. It's all plastic now. Inmates would be a perfect test study.

  2. Tupperware… Or… TV's 'Eerie, Indiana' 1991 episode, where children stayed YOUNG in 'ForeverWare' when a Mother sealed her kids in bed sized 'ForeverWare tubs to sleep in during the night… 😏🤣🤣🤣
    😎🇬🇧

  3. Just started video so not sure if this is mentione dbut there have been studies suggesting that microplastics are behind our testosterone levels plummeting

  4. There's easy ways to reduce plastic: if you go to the local market, bring your own glass container for food they normally put into plastic containers. Used the same 4 glass containers for the last 5 years

  5. another thing that i read that makes it even more difficult to do research on them is the fact that ALL of us exposed to plastics in some form. its almost impossible to find a control group.

  6. i hope one day comes when we will try to find solutions to help other species and the planet instead of finding solutions only when it starts bothering us Humans.

    it's been a big issue since 20years for the WHOLE ocean and marine animals and now we try to tackle the issue just because it is harmful for us.

  7. Oil companies are planning to offset their losses in using oil for energy by exploding the amount of plastic produced. They will find ways to get that plastic into products and services so that they can continue to make money.

  8. I am studying microplastics, and my area of expertise is how different kinds of plastics break down even smaller in the environment but in my research group there are ongoing experiments of the toxicity as well. I do have a couple important notes about the video. Plastic itself is not dangerous. It is polymere, which implies the structure of molecules and polymers are everywhere naturally. The danger is in the additives in plastic products (like the PBA). Most of the plastics from the environment go right through our bodies, there has been studies of that, but some, the smallest ones called nanoplastics, could go inside our cells for example. That could do physical harm in theory. However the actual health concern is the chemicals. For that reason biodegradable plastics are not the answer!! They contain all the same additives or even more than the regular plastic products.

    This is a complicated subject. There are some good points to using biodegradable plastics in the future, but implying that to be a solution for the health risks is simply misleading. Also regular plastics do break down completely as well, some even surprisingly fast and oceans are not our only problem. There are estimated 4 times more microplastics in the soil.

    Overall the video was on point mostly and I do appreciate the focus on the topic. I just think it is important to understand that plastic itself is mostly carbon, it is “natural”, but the chemicals make the danger and at this point biodegradable plastics are mostly greenwashing.

  9. Here's a ChatGPT summary:

    – A silent killer emerges every generation, threatening the environment and humanity, with microplastics being the current concern.
    – Media headlines suggest we may consume a credit card's worth of plastic per week.
    – The World Health Organization and US government scientists warn about plastics in drinking water and the food chain.
    – Microplastics are plastics less than five millimeters in diameter and come in two types: primary (deliberately created) and secondary (from breakdown of larger plastics).
    – Plastic is a tough material that nature can't effectively break down, leading to persistent environmental contamination.
    – The plastic revolution began with the search for durable materials for snooker balls, leading to the creation of synthetic polymers and the explosion of plastic production during World War II.
    – Post-war, plastic manufacturing capacity was redirected to consumer products, leading to widespread use and waste.
    – Microplastics have infiltrated every corner of the world, posing dangers to aquatic life and acting as carriers for harmful chemicals.
    – Microplastics enter the food chain, starting with plankton and moving up to the food we eat.
    – Main exposure routes for humans are indoor inhalation and drinking from plastic bottles.
    – Studies found microplastics in human lungs and blood, with concerns about their ability to penetrate biological barriers.
    – Consumption estimates of microplastics vary, with some studies suggesting a few micrograms weekly.
    – Health implications of microplastics are uncertain, with concerns about inflammation, cancer, and endocrine disruption.
    – Animal studies show potential risks to reproductive health and tissue accumulation, but human health impacts are less clear.
    – Research faces challenges due to the complexity of plastic chemicals, the difficulty of measuring human health impacts, and the scarcity of hard evidence.
    – BPA, an industrial chemical in plastics, is linked to potential health issues, but the FDA states it is safe at low levels.
    – Plastic remains useful in healthcare, food distribution, and textiles, but safer alternatives are needed.
    – Biodegradable plastics like PHA exist but are more expensive than conventional plastics.
    – Efforts to reduce microplastics include bans on microbeads, microfiber filters in washing machines, and reducing single-use plastics.
    – Solutions involve policy and behavioral measures, such as educating consumers, encouraging product returns, and promoting a circular economy.
    – The risks of microplastics may not be widespread yet, but there is a consensus that it's a matter of when, not if.
    – In 2020, 367 million metric tons of plastics were produced, with projections to triple by 2050.
    – The issue of microplastics is not just environmental but also a potential health risk for everyone.
    – The video encourages awareness and action to reduce microplastic pollution.

    – Main message: Microplastics pose a growing environmental and health concern, with the need for increased awareness, research, and action to mitigate their impact on humanity and the planet.

  10. Nobody’s ever died from exposure to micro plastics. They’ve died from heart disease, smoking alcohol car, accidents drug use let’s get real here. No autopsy has been ever performed where somebody has actually died from minor exposure to micro plastics in the environment.

  11. My cat recently had a major health crash. Turns out, that more and more cats have thyroid issues around the age of 11/12. There's studies that link thyroid issues in house cats (specifically!) to certain microplastics. Cats get the same hormones as treatment as humans. No, it's not proof, but it's sure quite a hint.

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