Africa: Unesco-Linked NGO Flags Microplastics Threat to Africa's Oceans: [Vanguard] MICRO and nano plastics penetrated seafoods are escalating health and ecological risks to Africa's oceans with the continent's exposure potentially double the global rate, a UNESCO-linked NGO, Youth Orientation for Development (YOD) has warned. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TStj5K #Africa #Microplastics #Oceans #UNESCO #MarineConservation

As the world marks World Environment Day, three Indian teenagers are gaining global recognition for turning discarded tamarind seeds into a biodegradable solution that helps remove microplastics from drinking water. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/how-tamarind-seeds-could-help-remove-microplastics-from-drinking-water-watch-hyw08dk7?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #WorldEnvironmentDay #Microplastics #PlasticPollution #DrinkingWater

Hey at least we're not in a boring dystopia anymore, now it's regular dystopia level, and if we keep going we might even hit apocalyptic dystopia level #grind #NeverStopTheGrind #ILoveInequality #BusinessGrowth #LetTheRichKillThePoor #Genocide #TurnUpGlobalWarming #FuckThemKids #ProfitsOverPeople #ReplaceArtists #SlaveryIsDope #KeepKillingSeaLife #MicroPlastics #IfPeopleStartOrganizingImFucked

The Romans had lead pipes. 🏛️
We have microplastics in our blood. 🧪
They called it progress. ⚙️
We call it convenience. 📦
The bill just arrived. 📉
Welcome to the gilded age of plastic. 🛍️
https://talesofmanythings.com/blog/2026/06/02/a-civilization-poisoned-by-progress-from-lead-pipes-to-microplastics/
#Plastic #Pollution #Microplastics #PublicHealth #Dystopia #Future #Lead #History

Another article about limiting your exposure to microplastics that places the burden on people rather than corporations: https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/tips-and-advice/from-plastic-kettles-to-pans-simple-swaps-to-cut-microplastics-from-your-kitchen-20260415-p5zo26.html

Let's suppose you did all the things in this article.

Stopped using plastic kitchen equipment. Stopped using plastic drink bottles. Replaced your plastic kettle. Throw out your non-stick cookware.

Guess what?

You'll still ingest microplastics.

Because one of the top sources of microplastic pollution is from car tyres and road surfaces:

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jul/14/car-tyres-are-major-source-of-ocean-microplastics-study

"Some fish species, like rainbow trout, brook trout and coho salmon, are dying from toxic chemicals linked to tire wear particles.

"Researchers in 2020 found that more than half of the coho salmon returning to streams in Washington state died before spawning, largely because of 6PPD-Q, a chemical stemming from 6PPD, which is added to tires to help keep them from degrading.

"But the effects of tire wear particles aren’t just on aquatic organisms. Humans and animals alike may be exposed to airborne tire wear particles, especially people and animals who live near major roadways.

"In a study in China, the same chemical, 6PPD-Q, was also found in the urine of children and adults. While the effects of this chemical on the human body are still being studied, recent research shows that exposure to this chemical could harm multiple human organs, including the liver, lungs and kidneys.

"In Oxford, Mississippi, we identified more than 30,000 tire wear particles in 24 liters of stormwater runoff from roads and parking lots after two rainstorms. In heavy traffic areas, we believe the concentrations could be much higher.

"The Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council, a states-led coalition, in 2023 recommended identifying and deploying alternatives to 6PPD in tires to reduce 6PPD-Q in the environment. But tire manufacturers say there’s no suitable replacement yet."

https://theconversation.com/one-of-the-biggest-microplastic-pollution-sources-isnt-straws-or-grocery-bags-its-your-tires-259440

#microplastic #microplastics #pollution #environment #plastic #sustainability #cars #fuckcars