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So far. But if the majority of microplastics are released as plastic materials decay, this is a very long term problem and we’re just at the start.
by berniedurfee 3y ago
So far. But if the majority of microplastics are released as plastic materials decay, this is a very long term problem and we’re just at the start.
- can16358p 3y agoYup. That's definitely a huge problem, that's for sure. I was just comparing as its the relatively "less worse" evil (as lead/heavy metals stay in body forever AFAIK).
- berniedurfee 3y agoI’m not sure that plastics ever really leave the body though. I don’t think our bodies are equipped to break down the polymers. Though maybe using some tremendous UV light inside our bodies would work. Scientists should look into that. Anyway, lead has far more deep rooted utility in the consumer space. Lead was relatively easy to phase out, plastics, not so much.