The Fast Company Impact Council highlights the pervasive issue of plastic in our lives during Earth Month. A recent study reveals that human brains contain nearly 0.5% plastic by weight, demonstrating the extent of plastic pollution. Despite the misleading recycling efforts, only 5-6% of plastic in the U.S. is actually recycled, leading to environmental and health crises. Microplastics have infiltrated human bodies, raising serious health concerns including risks for heart disease and cancer. Recycling is inadequate, prompting a call for alternatives to mitigate this escalating problem.
Microplastics haven't just been found in our brains; they've been found in our blood, breast milk, placentas, testicles, and arteries.
In reality, only 5-6% of plastic in the U.S. is actually recycled, depending on the municipality.
Plastic pollution is now a major concern for our human health. These aren't harmless splinters floating through our systems.
The crisis isn't just environmental anymore-it's personal, with plastic infiltrating our bodies as a measurable part of our minds.
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