How much plastic can you see? Food containers, plastic bottles, pens, even your phone cover, the list is endless. Despite its ubiquity, the effects of plastic pollution on human health remain mostly unknown to the majority of people. Have you ever thought about the negative effects of the plastic pollution that we’re increasing day-by-day on your health?
Look around you. Right now. How much plastic can you see? Food containers, plastic bottles, pens, even your phone cover, the list is endless. Despite its ubiquity, the effects of plastic pollution on human health remain mostly unknown to the majority of people. Have you ever thought about the negative effects of the plastic pollution that we’re increasing day-by-day on your health?
Society has become completely dependent on plastic, yet we rarely stop and wonder how this material might be affecting our health. Toxic additives are often added to plastic in order to improve its properties. Many of these additives do not bind to the chemical chain of plastic which means they can be released in the environment when exposed to various atmospheric conditions. These additives can be absorbed by the skin, evaporate into the air or absorbed via the food or drinks we consume. It is important to know exactly what additives are used and take steps to avoid them to reduce the harmful effects of plastic on human health as all of them are highly toxic in nature.
The most common plastic additives are:
BPA’s – widely used in food and beverage containers. The EU is already taking steps to limit and regulate the use of BPA’s, recognizing its hazards to human health.
Plasticisers – often used to make PVC more flexible, they are found in almost all plastic objects we use on a daily basis, from kid’s toys to car seats.
Flame Retardants – widely used in electronic equipment to provide fire safety benefits. Some of these substances have been banned by the United Nations as they have been considered hazardous for both the environment and people.
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