"The researchers found the most prevalent polymer in placental tissue was polyethylene, which is used to make plastic bags and bottles. It accounted for 54% of the total plastics. Polyvinyl chloride (better known as PVC) and nylon each represented about 10% of the total, with the remainder consisting of nine other polymers." 🤢
#Plastics #Microplastics #PlasticPollution #Pregnancy #ChildrensHealth
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-02-microplastics-human-placenta-samples.html
#Plastics #Microplastics #PlasticPollution #Pregnancy #ChildrensHealth
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-02-microplastics-human-placenta-samples.html
Medicalxpress
New research finds microplastics in all human placenta samples tested
A flurry of recent studies has found that microplastics are present in virtually everything we consume, from bottled water to meat and plant-based food. Now, University of New Mexico Health Sciences researchers ...
#Plastics Producers Lied to the Public About #Recycling Being Feasible, Report Reveals
#PlasticPollution
https://www.ecowatch.com/plastics-producers-recycling-deception.html
#PlasticPollution
https://www.ecowatch.com/plastics-producers-recycling-deception.html
EcoWatch
Plastics Producers Lied to the Public About Recycling Being Feasible, Report Reveals - EcoWatch
The plastics industry knew for decades that the widespread recycling of its products was not feasible, but continued to promote it.
The Hidden Dangers of Everyday Plastics: Scientists Link #Phthalates to 56,600 Preterm Births
#Babies #Preemies #Pregnancy #Childbirth #Plastics #PlasticPollution #GetToxicsOut #ChildrensHealth
https://scitechdaily.com/the-hidden-dangers-of-everyday-plastics-scientists-link-phthalates-to-56600-preterm-births/
#Babies #Preemies #Pregnancy #Childbirth #Plastics #PlasticPollution #GetToxicsOut #ChildrensHealth
https://scitechdaily.com/the-hidden-dangers-of-everyday-plastics-scientists-link-phthalates-to-56600-preterm-births/
SciTechDaily
The Hidden Dangers of Everyday Plastics: Scientists Link Phthalates to 56,600 Preterm Births
A recent study suggests that regular contact with chemicals found in plastic food packaging and numerous cosmetic products could be linked to approximately 56,600 premature births in the United States during 2018. According to the study's authors, the medical…
With #microplastics, scientists are in a race against time
#Health #PlasticPollution #GetToxicsOut
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/03/11/microplastics-health-impacts-unknown/
#Health #PlasticPollution #GetToxicsOut
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/03/11/microplastics-health-impacts-unknown/
Plastic Found Inside More Than 50% of Plaques From Clogged Arteries
#Plastics #Microplastics #PlasticPollution #GetToxicsOut
https://www.sciencealert.com/plastic-found-inside-more-than-50-of-plaques-from-clogged-arteries
#Plastics #Microplastics #PlasticPollution #GetToxicsOut
https://www.sciencealert.com/plastic-found-inside-more-than-50-of-plaques-from-clogged-arteries
ScienceAlert
Plastic Found Inside More Than 50% of Plaques From Clogged Arteries
This could be bad for heart health.
#Microplastics found in every human testicle in study
#Fertility #PlasticPollution #Plastics #GetToxicsOut
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/20/microplastics-human-testicles-study-sperm-counts
#Fertility #PlasticPollution #Plastics #GetToxicsOut
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/20/microplastics-human-testicles-study-sperm-counts
the Guardian
Microplastics found in every human testicle in study
Scientists say discovery may be linked to decades-long decline in sperm counts in men around the world
Each week we swallow a credit card-worth of plastic particles. Here's what they're REALLY doing to your body, and how to avoid them.
#Microplastics #PlasticPollution #GetToxicsOut
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13455579/Each-week-swallow-credit-card-worth-plastic-particles-Heres-theyre-REALLY-doing-body-avoid-them.html
#Microplastics #PlasticPollution #GetToxicsOut
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13455579/Each-week-swallow-credit-card-worth-plastic-particles-Heres-theyre-REALLY-doing-body-avoid-them.html
Mail Online
Each week we swallow a credit card-worth of plastic particles
Would you like a side-order of plastic with your meal? The chances are it will come with one anyway. Fortunately, scientists are beginning to suggest some useful solutions...
Lawyers to #Plastics Makers: Prepare for ‘Astronomical’ #PFAS Lawsuits
#PlasticPollution #Pollution #Chemicals #BigChemical
https://www.yahoo.com/news/lawyers-plastics-makers-prepare-astronomical-174742644.html
#PlasticPollution #Pollution #Chemicals #BigChemical
https://www.yahoo.com/news/lawyers-plastics-makers-prepare-astronomical-174742644.html
Yahoo News
Lawyers to Plastics Makers: Prepare for ‘Astronomical’ PFAS Lawsuits
The defense lawyer minced no words as he addressed a room full of plastic-industry executives. Prepare for a wave of lawsuits with potentially “astronomical” costs. Speaking at a conference this year, the lawyer, Brian Gross, said the coming litigation…
No more ‘paper or plastic?’ #California must close a loophole at grocery stores | Opinion
#Plastics #PlasticPollution
https://www.yahoo.com/news/no-more-paper-plastic-california-120000196.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
#Plastics #PlasticPollution
https://www.yahoo.com/news/no-more-paper-plastic-california-120000196.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Yahoo News
No more ‘paper or plastic?’ California must close a loophole at grocery stores | Opinion
California’s ban on thin plastic bags at groceries did not prohibit thicker bags some stores now use. It’s time to get rid of all plastic bags.
A new study reveals how a decades-long effort to curtail plastic regulations by plastic producers could result in legal consequences.
#Plastics #PlasticPollution #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2024/07/plastic-manufacturers-may-have-broken-us-laws/
#Plastics #PlasticPollution #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2024/07/plastic-manufacturers-may-have-broken-us-laws/
Mother Jones
Plastic manufacturers may have broken US laws
A new study reveals how a decades-long effort to curtail plastic regulations by plastic producers could result in legal consequences.
Canada Crowdsources Ideas to Tackle Textile-Derived Plastic Waste and Pollution
#PlasticPollution #EnvironmentalHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://www.yahoo.com/news/canada-crowdsources-ideas-tackle-textile-140000141.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr
#PlasticPollution #EnvironmentalHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://www.yahoo.com/news/canada-crowdsources-ideas-tackle-textile-140000141.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr
Yahoo News
Canada Crowdsources Ideas to Tackle Textile-Derived Plastic Waste and Pollution
Environment and Climate Change Canada is soliciting ideas to help shape a plan to combat waste from textiles and apparel.