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Plastics are inert, with no sense of morality. They have many uses, many of which have negative externalities. Some negative externalities are worth it though
by benj111 4y ago
Plastics are inert, with no sense of morality. They have many uses, many of which have negative externalities. Some negative externalities are worth it though because the alternative would be far worse.
Ultimately your existence is going to create externalities. Unless you're proposing to commit Hari Kiri what ever option you choose will create externalities. So at some point you're going to have to accept that you are leaving a mark on the world.
I personally believe a few grams of microplastics is acceptable in view of the tonnes of co2 not emitted.
- tpm 4y agoBisphenol A is certainly not inert. It's partly used as an antioxidant, so its very purpose in this application is to be oxidised, not inert. It's also a xenoestrogen. Note: in chemistry, inert describes a substance that is not reactive.
- berjin 4y agoI really want a label that says this product is safe and free of all the bad things like forever chemicals and phthalates. Think vegan or halal. Unfortunately the plastics industry loves to pedal the BPA-free meme while they are free two swap out BPA for very similar chemicals. Outside of food and drugs, chemicals that are given a free pass until we find out it's been affecting peoples' health. That needs to change too as it's quite clear we cannot trust DuPont or 3M to do the right thing.