As crisis grows, time to revisit plastics policy
Plastic pollution is reaching epic proportions. Traces of plastic have been found in human blood, placenta and even in breast milk.
Plastic pollution is reaching epic proportions. Traces of plastic have been found in human blood, placenta and even in breast milk.
Silk is recognised as safe for food or medical use, as it is non-toxic and degrades naturally in the body.
The researchers also found unstable molecules called ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species) in the cells of the fish that developed abnormally.
The scientific journal Environment International published a study that also indicates that minuscule pieces of plastic from our living environment are absorbed into the human bloodstream.
"In the west, they have developed a system wherein biomining is used where you can extract metals from e-waste and the rest of the solid waste can be used to generate biogas.
