“They are in our blood, in our lungs and in the first cry of a newborn child,” he said. “Our bodies are living proof of a system that profits from poisoning us. Behind every microplastic also lies a macro lie, and that lie is that recycling alone will save us.” -- Juan Carlos Monterrey Gómez after the Geneva talks

#recycling #microsplastics #plasticpollution #UNEA #UnitedNations

https://insideclimatenews.org/news/15082025/plastic-pollution-talks-in-geneva-end-without-treaty/

I'm telling you, all these micropastics seeping into our bloodstream and digestive system are increasing colon cancer rates for younger people. My unqualified opinion only, but it feels like a strong correlation.

#microplasticpollution #microsplastics #foodpackaging

https://www.earth.com/news/tea-bags-release-millions-of-plastic-particles-during-brewing/

Hidden microplastics: the next genuine threat to honey bees?

by Rusty Burlew

https://www.honeybeesuite.com/hidden-microplastics-the-next-genuine-threat-to-honey-bees/

#bees #honey #honeybees #nature #environment #plastic #microsplastics #pollution