Lets not forget about the mercury amalgam fillings ,lead paint of thise times ,today we have fillings made with composite resin and epoxy everything ,both dangerous as they contain bpa and acryl derivates,the big corps always do this ,a cheap "wonder" product with no warnings or side effects
The degree to which it's insane that we did those things is dwarfed by that of the fact that we're still here anyway, though. Which is hopeful, in an absolutely baffling sort of way....
lets also not forget that we are creating bacterias that are resistent to antibiotic as well as poisoning ourselves with chemicals that exist evrywhere from pesticide, food and water.
why do you use the word PEOPLE at the end? Who else would you be talking to? Aliens? Jellyfish? That is a very annoying affectation - maybe microplastics are interfering with your intellect.
@@irw4350 lmao are you stupid, considering thats what you take away from my comment clearly shows you just want to argue with random people on the internet, and try to act superior, I said people like that because not enough people actually know about or care about the microplastics and how bad they are, and people really need to wake the fuck up and realize we're fucking ourselves over so bad. And although we're fucking ourselves over in alot of ways already with alot of other things this stuff affects our hormones and sexual health and affects reproduction, all things that can cause major problems in our species if we don't fix this soon as possible.
Plastics are used in nearly all industries. It would be so hard to get rid of. Think about a fast food restaurant. They use tons of plastic from the bags their food is shipped in to the cups they give customers. There aren't many alternatives to plastic and the problem is they aren't cheaper or the same price either, these companies can't afford to opt for the more expensive option when it isn't as reliable as plastic. Yes it is lazy and I am not advocating for the use of plastic but unfortunately it is very useful and literally everywhere.
Plastics are a necessary evil. Plastic saves lives every day through medical equipment, tubes, tools. & devices. However, we could greatly reduce plastic use to only necessary items, but how would we do that??? Gov't sanctions on plastic? Yeah, that wouldn't go over so well
It has its uses but boomers decided to use them as greedily as possible. Overusing plastic made their lives marginally better in exchange for poisoning the entire world.
Absolutely infeasible. Plastic is too versatile a material to give up completely. Though we can certainly limit disposable plastics and its use in food prep and packaging.
@@clydemarshall8095We don't need plastic to survive. Humanity survived for over 500,000 years without plastic. If we consider a toxic product a necessary component of our lives, then there's something wrong with the system we live in.
Because it is used in nearly all industries and makes a lot of money. Plastic companies probably pay ppl in the government to vote in favor of their companies i.e. Vote against anything that would not be in the plastic producers' favor
There's aren't any good solutions for that yet and banning plastics is just stupid, as plastic is so incredibly useful and is overall great material. Also it's unclear if it's actually toxic or not and it doesn't seem to affect people now. Maybe something will change some years later.
@@MJ-uk6lu I know a solution, switch to using biodegradable plastic such as hemp plastic. And/or recycle all plastic, reduce plastic production/use and don’t dump plastic in the ocean.
@@hmalik5232 You can't recycle everything and recycling by itself can be way more polluting. Only some plastics can be relatively easily recycled in a way that isn't counterproductive. And that's completely ignoring economic sense of all these activities. Some are way too expensive to recycle.
@@MJ-uk6lu So then stop producing and using any plastic that isn’t recyclable and/or don’t use traditional plastic. There are biodegradable plastics such as hemp plastic.
Thanks for spreading information of dangers of plastics introduced to ocean. If we think only about ourselves the main danger is biomagnification, but it is dangerous to whole ecosystem!
All plastic needs to be recycled or not made. There should be no single use plastic products. All new plastic products need to be made from recycled plastic. Micro plastics are the worst and need to be eliminated.
Sadly companies are profit driven. Companies definitely use at least some amount of recycled plastic in their products. But not all companies have the technology to use recycled plastic in their products. It is also possible for recycled plastic to be more expensive than producing new plastic hence why some companies might not use a lot of recycled plastic. Also companies have very high quality standards and recycled product can create lower quality plastic in the production process that companies may not be able to sell.
Not all single use plastic products are valued the same. Some have more economic and societal value than others. For example, the plastics used to package and preserve easily perishable grocery products like meat and yogurt have more economic than straws and plastic bags.
you can only recycle plastic 4 times before it's unrecyclable. at the same time, we don't have the infrastructure to deal with all the plastic currently in existence on this planet let alone the ones being produced.
The exposure routes of microplastics to aquatic and humans are so numerous, that they increase the levels of health risks and occurrences. A free microplastic environment would specifically reduce health risks and occurrences.
This vid was mostly really well done. It explained the spread of MPs by photodegration and biomagnification spot on. Im really sad it didnt mention the most sinister aspect of microplastics and a reason that we very well know they are toxic to animal health both human and nonhuman. Microplastics act as chemical sponges that transport large classes of toxic chemical compounds such as PAHs, PCBs, dioxins, and organochlorides like DDT. DDT for example, was banned in many countries in the 70s. Pacific ocean sampling in the mid 2010's showed measurable levels of DDT attached to EVERY microplastic studied. From 12 different sampling locations in the Pacific. Stop using petroleum based plastics!!
I got to say I really appreciate that they said not too many studies have been done and most info is inconclusive. Most other videos will just say it's bad start panicking or it's not harmful dont panic
This video is four years old. I suggest you catch up by reading a review paper. I found this one to be very comprehensive www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7920297/
I have a question about the ability for microplastics to enter the body via skin. I've set-up a cold plunge, where I freeze water in BPA free plastic containers. My concern is that microplastics could present themselves from all the freezing and unfreezing of not only the water within the container, but also the containers themselves. Until recently, I would also put the frozen containers into the plunge itself until thawed a bit. I've tried researching, and haven't found anything conclusive either way. Any thoughts or concerns?
Major routes of exposure to MPs is through inhalation or consumption. The large concern for skin is the plasticizers themselves, such as BPA. I've seen a study that showed cashiers were exposed to higher levels of BPA through touching thermal receipt paper
Microplastics are pieces smaller than 5mm,some of theme are you use in cosmetic or toothpaste but most are result from from floating waste water that is constantly exposed to uv radiation and crumbles into smaller and smaller pieces
micro plastics are definitely a problem and i believe is the reason for constipational bathroom challenges because going # 2 shouldnt be a problem yet it is for me because most of the time i do it really really HURTS to and i believe micro plastics to be the main culprit
@@therandomchannel-cr7ox I see, I assume you mean they cut and tear the intestinal tract? Also to clarify, my previous question wasn't a critical one just curious.
@@therandomchannel-cr7ox I see and where does that concept arise from? As in are there studies which show cutting and tearing in the gut of those who have higher levels of micro plastics?
I can't find information what wrong with plastic. What difference with sand or dust, which everywhere also. If it so stable, so it takes hundred years to fall apart, there must be no difference in period of lifetime for human.
@@hiryu70 Those do not exist. Stones, wood, sand, etc, they do net get absorbed into the bloodstream because they are too big. If they do somehow get into the bloodstream, that would be vey damaging to the kidneys and blood vessels. They cannot be removed, so they accumulate in the blood. Micro-plastics are very small and can pass through the cell membranes and into the blood. Not only can they not be removed from the body, it is also chemically reactive and can disrupt the hormones and normal function of the cells.
I mean personally we can try and reduce our plastic use, and throw plastic into recycling instead of the side of the street or the ocean... But for something to change, the entire system needs to change. Microplastics were just recently found in human blood for the first time ever... yay
actual video is of "Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell" - "Plastic Pollution: How Humans are Turning the World into Plastic" which was published 2 years earlier than this video. UN cant even make their own videos now
Some natural methods to reduce plastic consumption and eliminate it's effects from system are: 1. Add organic and fresh foods to your Diet plan; 2. Engage in physical activities to stimulate sweating; 3. Add breathing exercise in your training routine; 4. Increase your fiber intake.
Only drink tap water, don't live at the beach, don't live in a city, don't use plastic clothes, don't use beauty products. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7920297/
I don't drink or eat anything that comes in a plastic bottle or box, and i am vegan and fruits and vegetables and grains and seeds do not contain microplastics. So i am fine. If you are so concerned about microplastics, the most obvious and simple thing is to just go vegan.
It can never ever be reversed its too late its literally everywhere and all mixed in with other things like soil therefore food products plant's and farm animals not to mention the air rivers seas oceans
Historians be like: Oh the victorians in their ignorance used arsenic wallpaper and lead pipes, good thing we're a lot smarter!
Meanwhile us now:
Lets not forget about the mercury amalgam fillings ,lead paint of thise times ,today we have fillings made with composite resin and epoxy everything ,both dangerous as they contain bpa and acryl derivates,the big corps always do this ,a cheap "wonder" product with no warnings or side effects
Also radium in the first half of 20'th century
The degree to which it's insane that we did those things is dwarfed by that of the fact that we're still here anyway, though. Which is hopeful, in an absolutely baffling sort of way....
lets also not forget that we are creating bacterias that are resistent to antibiotic as well as poisoning ourselves with chemicals that exist evrywhere from pesticide, food and water.
TBH, micro plastics aren’t as bad as lead and arsenic, but yeah, it’s a problem
It messes with hormones, thats definitely something to be worried about people!
why do you use the word PEOPLE at the end? Who else would you be talking to? Aliens? Jellyfish? That is a very annoying affectation - maybe microplastics are interfering with your intellect.
@@irw4350 lmao are you stupid, considering thats what you take away from my comment clearly shows you just want to argue with random people on the internet, and try to act superior, I said people like that because not enough people actually know about or care about the microplastics and how bad they are, and people really need to wake the fuck up and realize we're fucking ourselves over so bad. And although we're fucking ourselves over in alot of ways already with alot of other things this stuff affects our hormones and sexual health and affects reproduction, all things that can cause major problems in our species if we don't fix this soon as possible.
@@MiquellasFarts maybe shoehorn a few more "fucks" into your reply
Pls no... I am 14 years old my hormones are already crazy rn pls no plastic
Same😥
Do we NEED to use plastics or is it just a cheap and lazy option that may cost us all dearly?
Tap
Cheap and lazy or intentionally malicious for profit over the people and environment?
Plastics are used in nearly all industries. It would be so hard to get rid of. Think about a fast food restaurant. They use tons of plastic from the bags their food is shipped in to the cups they give customers. There aren't many alternatives to plastic and the problem is they aren't cheaper or the same price either, these companies can't afford to opt for the more expensive option when it isn't as reliable as plastic. Yes it is lazy and I am not advocating for the use of plastic but unfortunately it is very useful and literally everywhere.
Plastics are a necessary evil. Plastic saves lives every day through medical equipment, tubes, tools. & devices. However, we could greatly reduce plastic use to only necessary items, but how would we do that??? Gov't sanctions on plastic? Yeah, that wouldn't go over so well
It has its uses but boomers decided to use them as greedily as possible. Overusing plastic made their lives marginally better in exchange for poisoning the entire world.
solution is to do what we did in the 60s with lead ban it from food cleaner products household items most if not all products ect
Ave
W
Atleast ban plastics clothes, thoose are the worst, shedding microplastic fibers everywhere!
Absolutely infeasible. Plastic is too versatile a material to give up completely. Though we can certainly limit disposable plastics and its use in food prep and packaging.
@@clydemarshall8095We don't need plastic to survive. Humanity survived for over 500,000 years without plastic. If we consider a toxic product a necessary component of our lives, then there's something wrong with the system we live in.
Why the government is very slow in depressing plastic production?
Because it is used in nearly all industries and makes a lot of money. Plastic companies probably pay ppl in the government to vote in favor of their companies i.e. Vote against anything that would not be in the plastic producers' favor
There's aren't any good solutions for that yet and banning plastics is just stupid, as plastic is so incredibly useful and is overall great material. Also it's unclear if it's actually toxic or not and it doesn't seem to affect people now. Maybe something will change some years later.
@@MJ-uk6lu I know a solution, switch to using biodegradable plastic such as hemp plastic. And/or recycle all plastic, reduce plastic production/use and don’t dump plastic in the ocean.
@@hmalik5232 You can't recycle everything and recycling by itself can be way more polluting. Only some plastics can be relatively easily recycled in a way that isn't counterproductive. And that's completely ignoring economic sense of all these activities. Some are way too expensive to recycle.
@@MJ-uk6lu So then stop producing and using any plastic that isn’t recyclable and/or don’t use traditional plastic. There are biodegradable plastics such as hemp plastic.
I am sorry future generations. I was
Wished we could have done better for you all.p
Soooo.....is the UN going to doing anything or are we just making videos?
Unfortunately, the UN is like an old loaded truck going up a steep hill.
Lolol for real.
That’s funny
Thanks for spreading information of dangers of plastics introduced to ocean.
If we think only about ourselves the main danger is biomagnification, but it is dangerous to whole ecosystem!
Watch Oceans Of Plastic - Netflix
@@anavowedatheist that's Plastics - not microplastics - a totally different problem (as I said above)
Well that was concerning.
All plastic needs to be recycled or not made.
There should be no single use plastic products.
All new plastic products need to be made from recycled plastic.
Micro plastics are the worst and need to be eliminated.
Sadly companies are profit driven. Companies definitely use at least some amount of recycled plastic in their products. But not all companies have the technology to use recycled plastic in their products. It is also possible for recycled plastic to be more expensive than producing new plastic hence why some companies might not use a lot of recycled plastic. Also companies have very high quality standards and recycled product can create lower quality plastic in the production process that companies may not be able to sell.
the common sense is strong with you Kenz300
Not all single use plastic products are valued the same. Some have more economic and societal value than others. For example, the plastics used to package and preserve easily perishable grocery products like meat and yogurt have more economic than straws and plastic bags.
you can only recycle plastic 4 times before it's unrecyclable. at the same time, we don't have the infrastructure to deal with all the plastic currently in existence on this planet let alone the ones being produced.
@@dinnerboons1504 For yogurt we could use glass, and for meat just store it at a very very low temperature
Whether the increasing rates of cancer among people is a result of this?
The UN should create more awareness on the health hazards of the use of plastics as there is little or no awareness concerning it.
The exposure routes of microplastics to aquatic and humans are so numerous, that they increase the levels of health risks and occurrences. A free microplastic environment would specifically reduce health risks and occurrences.
Yup. We're fucked.
Joe Rogans podcast is where I first heard out this, very alarming I had no idea about how big of a problem this will be in the long run
@@potymcsmoke Why the heck ? Wanna commit suicide ?
Oh boy, and now it's been found in human blood for the first time, yay!
bollocks - more likely in the needle or on the microscope slide
now its been found in brain tisue were fked lmao
This is a cause for serious concern
How many years more could we live?
This vid was mostly really well done. It explained the spread of MPs by photodegration and biomagnification spot on. Im really sad it didnt mention the most sinister aspect of microplastics and a reason that we very well know they are toxic to animal health both human and nonhuman. Microplastics act as chemical sponges that transport large classes of toxic chemical compounds such as PAHs, PCBs, dioxins, and organochlorides like DDT. DDT for example, was banned in many countries in the 70s. Pacific ocean sampling in the mid 2010's showed measurable levels of DDT attached to EVERY microplastic studied. From 12 different sampling locations in the Pacific. Stop using petroleum based plastics!!
Tank you this educational video on plastics
Understandable, you reap what you sow.
As consumers, we reap (death) what others have sowed (Micro-plastics).
I got to say I really appreciate that they said not too many studies have been done and most info is inconclusive. Most other videos will just say it's bad start panicking or it's not harmful dont panic
This video is four years old. I suggest you catch up by reading a review paper. I found this one to be very comprehensive www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7920297/
This video is four years old... search for "Impact of Microplastics and Nanoplastics on Human Health" in Google Scholar.
So no medial issues are known. Thanks.
that's stupid. just stop using plastic as a first action, than clean it
Thanks for spreading awareness.
Urgent preventive major should be taken
We need hemp plastic and kevlar. Metal is another good alternative
Microplastics are smaller pieces of plastics of sizes less than 5mm. They find their way into our foods, drinks and the air we breath in
I have a question about the ability for microplastics to enter the body via skin. I've set-up a cold plunge, where I freeze water in BPA free plastic containers. My concern is that microplastics could present themselves from all the freezing and unfreezing of not only the water within the container, but also the containers themselves. Until recently, I would also put the frozen containers into the plunge itself until thawed a bit. I've tried researching, and haven't found anything conclusive either way. Any thoughts or concerns?
Major routes of exposure to MPs is through inhalation or consumption. The large concern for skin is the plasticizers themselves, such as BPA. I've seen a study that showed cashiers were exposed to higher levels of BPA through touching thermal receipt paper
BPA free plastic is not safe
Microplastics are pieces smaller than 5mm,some of theme are you use in cosmetic or toothpaste but most are result from from floating waste water that is constantly exposed to uv radiation and crumbles into smaller and smaller pieces
Thanks for this information
It’s used to disrupt the human endocrine system
Most certainly, dangerous affair!
Però solo globuli bianchi ha detto un medico ricercatore su questo argomento può spazzare via le micro plastiche invisibili
im on a microplastics diet
Thank you for the video
Thank you ❤️😃
Fans From Sri Lanka 🇱🇰😍
Bruh
There's more important things to worry about than Sri Lanka...
Don't forget micro metals and ceramic !! We eat and drink from these to !!
Lead paint
plastic is unacceptable the earth must be saved
You got this from Kurzgesagt?
isn't that kurzgesagt ?? woww
That the globohomo art style, you will find it on any global corporation.
I LOVE MICROPLASTICS 🎊♥️♥️
We must return to glass
Ban plastics, especially bottles
micro plastics are definitely a problem and i believe is the reason for constipational bathroom challenges because going # 2 shouldnt be a problem yet it is for me because most of the time i do it really really HURTS to and i believe micro plastics to be the main culprit
Why would microplastics be involved in that?
Because they cut and tear?@@TotallyAmSam
@@therandomchannel-cr7ox I see, I assume you mean they cut and tear the intestinal tract?
Also to clarify, my previous question wasn't a critical one just curious.
O in that case yeah thats what i mean 🙂@@TotallyAmSam
@@therandomchannel-cr7ox I see and where does that concept arise from? As in are there studies which show cutting and tearing in the gut of those who have higher levels of micro plastics?
Aint no way kurzgesagt collabed WITH THE UN
Laundry pods are microplastics and go right into the waterways. Don't use laundry pods!
Hello! Iam a fact youtuber , may I use your video and I will translate it to Malayalam (an language in india ,kerala) please.....
We love you, kurzgesagt
I can't find information what wrong with plastic. What difference with sand or dust, which everywhere also. If it so stable, so it takes hundred years to fall apart, there must be no difference in period of lifetime for human.
my God Maxim - you cant go round spouting COMMON SENSE like that - the UN thought-police will be round your gaff pronto
It messes up your hormones and may cause cancer, as stated in the video.
@@aaaaaaaaaaaa9023 why microplastic do, and micro wood, micro stones, micro organic don't?
@@aaaaaaaaaaaa9023 bullshit
@@hiryu70 Those do not exist. Stones, wood, sand, etc, they do net get absorbed into the bloodstream because they are too big. If they do somehow get into the bloodstream, that would be vey damaging to the kidneys and blood vessels. They cannot be removed, so they accumulate in the blood.
Micro-plastics are very small and can pass through the cell membranes and into the blood. Not only can they not be removed from the body, it is also chemically reactive and can disrupt the hormones and normal function of the cells.
Ok, let's forbid usage of clothes from plastics, it is the main reason for microplastic in nature. But no we must protect these companies😮
yeah nah panic is justified 🤣 yall are just damage controlling
Did they steal it from in a nutshell channel?
no they did mention it
51 trillion tiny pieces doesn't sound like alot to me
CAN WE DO ANYTHING OR NO IDK
I mean personally we can try and reduce our plastic use, and throw plastic into recycling instead of the side of the street or the ocean...
But for something to change, the entire system needs to change.
Microplastics were just recently found in human blood for the first time ever... yay
actual video is of "Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell" - "Plastic Pollution: How Humans are Turning the World into Plastic" which was published 2 years earlier than this video. UN cant even make their own videos now
I don't know guys but that fried fish is kinda sus 🤨
bro that meme died a year ago
@@bruhbobent okay but I am gonna revive it anyway 🤷♂️
what are the danger of microplastic to the aquatic environment
Thank you UN
thanks
kurzgesagt got shown by the UN omg
Microplastics and Health Implications
did you just copy kurzgesagt?
EDIT THE VIDEO SAID IT WAS MADE BY KURZGESAGT
He used lots phrases like may cause
Actual video ua-cam.com/video/RS7IzU2VJIQ/v-deo.html
This is just a part
Save Our Planet
Nope , planet will always be there. It's about living beings and specifically humans.
Do your best for environment protection. Do not expect somebody else to do it for you.
@@anavowedatheist yeah forever. so wise
Same mAkers of Kurtzgesagt?! 👍🏼
Kurzgesagt
Turns the fricking frogs gay
very nice video🎉🎉🎉
is this stolen from kuzekuzat
It from the government of uk so yeah
@@Therenothingtoseehere damn, hope they can learn to make it on youtube without stealing content
@@d33p345 they “technically” gave credit
omg my school used this in malaysia
why govt are not fully activates microplastic
#Thanks!
What a mess....
Some natural methods to reduce plastic consumption and eliminate it's effects from system are:
1. Add organic and fresh foods to your Diet plan;
2. Engage in physical activities to stimulate sweating;
3. Add breathing exercise in your training routine;
4. Increase your fiber intake.
Only drink tap water, don't live at the beach, don't live in a city, don't use plastic clothes, don't use beauty products.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7920297/
Is that kurzgesagt speaking?
The end is near
Ah shit, another Apocalyptic event
Are u gonna ban braids they are also plastic
Plastic is plastic. I think you meant non-human hair-- Weave. If it's plastic, yes, ban it. I prefer a healthy body over a fancy hair-do.
Should have renamed the video to "Global elite instill fear into the peasants while they hide in their plastic repelling glass domes"
Unfortunately, it is as much usefull as bad.
Apparently the average American consumes a credit cards worth of micro plastics per week!!
good video
Well id rather have plastic in my body then lead.
No micro plastics? 🤨
Yall still on micro plastics im on macro plastics
Quantum plastic here😅
this is just a vedio from kurzgesagt you are very lazy just recording a video allredy made no even the full video.!!
nowhere in the video have you actually mentioned how they affect our health
0:36
its time to eat the screen!
Welp that's depopulation
No, not "depopulation." It's more genocide on the installment plan.
I ate honey inside plastic container
Left under sun about 40 days
I m worried
Googled
5mm is not
Micro lol
The content of this video is really interesting. I will also work to reduce microplastics.
I don't drink or eat anything that comes in a plastic bottle or box, and i am vegan and fruits and vegetables and grains and seeds do not contain microplastics. So i am fine. If you are so concerned about microplastics, the most obvious and simple thing is to just go vegan.
It can never ever be reversed its too late its literally everywhere and all mixed in with other things like soil therefore food products plant's and farm animals not to mention the air rivers seas oceans
Omg and chinese ppl inspected 15 ppls hearts and found microplastics in them..
i am full of microplastics
good