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It's a bit too much of an umbrella term for regulation to fix in one swoop, but if i were alive in the 50s and had the internet i simply would not buy lead-pain
by ibbih 11mo ago
It's a bit too much of an umbrella term for regulation to fix in one swoop, but if i were alive in the 50s and had the internet i simply would not buy lead-paint.
- tolerance 11mo agoAnd not buying plastic is not always an option and to some this entire concern could be considered a luxury. Who are you trying to communicate this issue to and what solutions are there that they’d find reasonable until governments address it? If it’s simply “don’t buy plastic” then I understand that I’m out of bounds. Perhaps along with many others. Nice looking page.
- adriand 11mo ago> if i were alive in the 50s and had the internet i simply would not buy lead-paint The contamination is so widespread and is in things you can't avoid (like the air) but I have made some lifestyle changes that I hope decrease my exposure at least a little bit. I: - don't drink water out of plastic bottles - don't use any plastic dishes at home - switched from using tupperware for food storage to mason jars - use bedding made from natural materials (mostly cotton) - prefer clothing made from cotton as opposed to polyester (exception: some exercise clothing) - don't eat meat (this was not because of concern about plastic, but I think it's helpful here too) My family mocks me for this, but I also hold my breath when I clean the lint filter in the dryer, because that cloud of dust that shoots up is, I believe anyway, a whole pile of breathable microplastics.
- ibbih 11mo agoPreliminary studies show that you are actually drastically impacting your plastic intake. Try brushing your teeth with nonplastics too!
- breakingcups 11mo agoCould you explain why?
- IAmBroom 11mo agoPlastiphobia, mostly.
- bossyTeacher 11mo agoWhat about the containers your food comes in? These days its very hard for fruits and vegs not to be in contact with plastic