Science Plastics & Forever Chemicals

[Embattle]

The world is full of plastics, and it continues to grow:


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV9v0RIE-iI

 

[Gwadien]

I hope this isn't news to you

 

[Embattle]

I hope this isn't news to you

Nope, but more and more stories covering our plastic planet.

 

[Embattle]

Another interesting video, covering the basics:


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BAljvV8JfE

 

[Embattle]

The plastic inside us: how microplastics may be reshaping our bodies and minds

The particles are in our blood, brains and guts – and scientists are only beginning to learn what they do

www.theguardian.com

 

[Embattle]

Neural network finds an enzyme that can break down polyurethane

Given a dozen hours, the enzyme can turn a foam pad into reusable chemicals.

arstechnica.com

 

[Embattle]

View: https://youtu.be/oRzkXGi153o?si=tpknd-Z0doUq4pmB

 

[Scouse]

‘Environmental catastrophe’ fears as millions of plastic beads wash up on Camber Sands

MP asks for explanation from Southern Water amid concerns the spill could have dire impact on rare sea life

www.theguardian.com

 

[Embattle]

‘Environmental catastrophe’ fears as millions of plastic beads wash up on Camber Sands

MP asks for explanation from Southern Water amid concerns the spill could have dire impact on rare sea life

www.theguardian.com

I really hope they find those responsible.

 

[Embattle]

Assorted exported rubbish:


View: https://youtu.be/J5ICLh_TkWM?si=5Mj8hSsn_PVa-0qs

 

[Embattle]

‘Environmental catastrophe’ fears as millions of plastic beads wash up on Camber Sands

MP asks for explanation from Southern Water amid concerns the spill could have dire impact on rare sea life

www.theguardian.com

Seems it was Southern Water:

Southern Water apologises for catastrophic spill of plastic biobeads in Sussex

Resulting pollution on Camber Sands beach poses threat to wildlife including dolphins and seals

www.theguardian.com

 

[Scouse]

In my ongoing supposed quest to become nothing more than a grauniad reposter:

Three sugar cubes worth of plastic enough to kill a puffin, study finds

Scientists find tiny amounts can be a ‘fatal dose’ for marine life in the most comprehensive study of its kind

www.theguardian.com

 

[Embattle]

In my ongoing supposed quest to become nothing more than a grauniad reposter:

Three sugar cubes worth of plastic enough to kill a puffin, study finds

Scientists find tiny amounts can be a ‘fatal dose’ for marine life in the most comprehensive study of its kind

www.theguardian.com

Tragic, I've done my best to remove as much plastic from my diet as possible. We may well get one of these, eventually:

WMZMPF10 Microplastic filter | BOSCH GB

WMZMPF10 Microplastic filter | BOSCH GB

www.bosch-home.co.uk

 

[MYstIC G]

Tragic, I've done my best to remove as much plastic from my diet as possible. We may well get one of these, eventually:

WMZMPF10 Microplastic filter | BOSCH GB

WMZMPF10 Microplastic filter | BOSCH GB

www.bosch-home.co.uk

Plastic product to remove plastic... the circle is complete

 

[Scouse]

I know not "plastics" exactly - however PFAS are found in lots of plastics, so...

This:

I have high levels of forever chemicals in my blood - what can I do about it?

The chemicals would "most likely" impact my health, but there are ways to bring levels down, I was told.

www.bbc.co.uk

An innocent-looking strawberry could have PFAS exposure, I learned, because the chemicals can be added to pesticides "to help them stick better to the fruit, so when it rains it doesn't wash off

What is government actually doing?

This is what government is for. Protecting our health. The health of our children. Making sure we're not so fucking stupid that we totally fuck the environment. And none of our governments are doing any of it. They're tinkering and doing absolutely irrelevant stuff (ID cards ffs!) when they should be sorting out how we can produce food safely, how we can wear clothes safely. How we can trust anything we buy.

 

[Raven]

No government, of any flavour, is doing anything

 

[Embattle]

Pesticides with an extra dose of PFAS, I know there was this article recently about America expanding their use:

Trump officials set to approve ‘forever chemical’ as pesticide ingredient

Critics say that fifth Pfas Trump’s EPA has proposed for approval this year would put food and water supply at risk

www.theguardian.com

 

[Deebs]

At this rate when you buy ready meals you may as well just eat the plastic tray as well. At high temperature it will melt and add flavour/texture to the meal. Guess it will save on recycling though it might introduce lots more fat people as we won't be able to shit the plastic out.