Plastic Plague

Far out at sea and deep in the nation's heartland, experts are discovering the disturbing consequences of a hitchhiker in our waters---plastic. On the remote islands in the Pacific, a team of researchers is trying to solve the mystery of why albatross chicks with full bellies are starving. Many miles away another team is finding more plastic than plankton in giant garbage patch of ocean called the North Pacific Gyre. Could these two events be related?

What's equally worrisome, is the menacing wake plastic pollution leaves on fresh water and consequently, our health. Scientists in Missouri are finding a gender-bending chemical called bisphenol A in local streams who's source may be plastics. They are also finding this nasty compound leaching out of commonly used plastic products (including baby bottles).

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[lucrene1112]

All plastic can be made with biodegradable hemp oil, Grow hemp, save the world.

[WildOrchid72A]

I saw this when this aired the first time. I still can't get over how much damage has been found. I only hope that most peeople will join in the efforts that we must make to reverse this serious problem. Thanks to Whiskeywarmoctober for sending me this video and many thanks to StrangeDaysAction for uploading this!

[kingmackattack42]

In the mid-90's, hurricane Danny just parked itself for about 9 hours over Mobile Bay, dumping an incredible amount of rain over the area. When it had passed, I went to check out things. Walking down to the water's edge, I was shocked by what I saw. As far as the eye could see, there was a line of trash which was about ten feet or so from the waters's edge. It stretched as far as the eye could see and was full of plastic junk. Sunglasses, lighters, balls, applicators,bottles, etc It was sick!

[WesternWhiteWolf]

The FDA is a joke. They pander to corporate interests, not ours. Dangerous chemicals are in so many products touted to be safe, it's not even funny. Gods help us all.

[heinedenstore]

@lucrene1112 only some plastic types

[oAndyDanko]

@lucrene1112

IT SURE CAN!

[punchpringle1]

wow!

[winnipoo596]

Probleme kann man niemals mit derselben Denkweise lösen,

durch die sie entstanden sind.



[adoremusify]

@lucrene1112  - Why is this not the answer then? Why is not all companies changing to this? Is it much more expensive?

[Mrmatz85]

I've lost hope in humanity. We're a tumor on this beautiful planet really. I'm not going to go out killing people, but I wouldn't mind that 2012 prophecy to come true.