#plastic danger

[breakingdownhealth]

Plastic And Human Health - The dangers

Plastic was one of the most successful products ever invented. Today, wherever you go, you can see plastic being used for storage, airtight containers, grocery bags, different toys and much more. It is no secret that this invention has led to the welfare of the human society, as it is very cheap to produce. But, how does plastic pollution affect humans?

Nowadays, overuse of plastic has led to many bad things - things that absolutely destroy our environment. Plastic is non-biodegradable - it cannot decompose into soil like things like eggshells and vegetable peels. It takes over 200 years for plastic to decompose.

[hennethgalad]

Opinion: Plastic waste is the next asbestos – it’s a public health emergency

While there is global agreement to curb plastic’s impact, production continues to rise

"If all current government and industry commitments were met, it would stem the flow of plastic into the oceans by 2040 by just seven per cent,"