Microplastics

Bizz and Emily chat about microplastics and why it's an important topic on the journey to becoming less. Articles we reference in the episode: Tom Stanton from the University of Nottingham - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=kIs3_1sAAAAJ&hl=en Microplastics found in placenta - https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/dec/22/microplastics-revealed-in-placentas-unborn-babies CORRECTION: The quote is: “You're eating, swallowing or breathing in about 2,000 tiny pieces of plastic each week, a new study suggests, an amount equal to the weight of one credit card.”- https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/06/12/plastic-youre-eating-credit-cards-worth-plastic-each-week/1437150001/ National Geographic on water treatment - https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/microplastics/ Tap water more regulated https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/bottle-vs-tap-7-things-to-know-about-drinking-water-1.2774182 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/should-you-drink-tap-or-bottled-water/ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327395 Action items: Stop using single use plastics Install and maintain filters on your washer and dryer Be sure to dispose of your waste appropriately Opt for natural fibres for clothing Opt for sturdy materials for containers, such as glass Use a reusable water bottle Support efforts to stop waste and clean up what's already out there Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)