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Some communities and businesses have put a ban on some commonly used plastic items, such as bottled water and plastic bags. [135] Some non-governmental organizations have launched voluntary plastic reduction schemes like certificates that can be adapted by restaurants to be recognized as eco-friendly among customers. [136]
Some long-lasting plastics end up in the stomachs of marine animals. [48] [49] [50] Plastic attracts seabirds and fish. When marine life consumes plastic allowing it to enter the food chain, this can lead to greater problems when species that have consumed plastic are then eaten by other predators.
Plastic items labelled as 'biodegradable', but that only break down into smaller pieces like microplastics, or into smaller units that are not biodegradable, are not an improvement over conventional plastic. [14] A 2009 study found that the use of biodegradable plastics was financially viable only in the context of specific regulations which ...
The global theme for Earth Day on Monday is planet vs. plastic. Plastic production continues to ramp up globally and is projected to triple by 2050 if nothing changes. Most of it is made from ...
The highest levels of pollution were found in recreation areas, such as South Sand Harbor and Hidden Beach. More than 600 pieces of plastic found polluting popular Lake Tahoe areas, new study ...
The first plastic made from synthetic components, it was developed by Leo Baekeland in Yonkers, New York, in 1907, and patented on December 7, 1909. [3] Bakelite was one of the first plastic-like materials to be introduced into the modern world and was popular because it could be moulded and then hardened into any shape.
Plastics per se have low toxicity due to their insolubility in water and because they have a large molecular weight. They are biochemically inert. Additives in plastic products can be more problemative. [45] For example, plasticizers like adipates and phthalates are often added to brittle plastics like PVC to make them pliable. Traces of these ...
The amount of plastic the researchers found in the average brain sample is about equivalent to a plastic spoon, Matthew Campen, the lead author, said. He said measurement methods are still being ...