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Thousands of toxins from food packaging found in humans. Metals and PFAS linked to serious health issues are among compounds found, highlighting need for further scrutiny. (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] [email protected] 27 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I've said it before and I'll say it again: plastics are going to be the leaded-gasoline of our generation(s)

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 month ago

Totally. And we can’t do anything to improve the situation until there’s laws or regulations passed.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago

Compounded issue! Since you know, heavy metals are still an issue lmao

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

But we continued to use the substances anyway because it was cost-effective.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

(Alternate Title) Chapter 6: The 6th Mass Extinction Event on Earth