A new study has looked at the links between microplastics and diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s in an attempt to understand what we can do to possibly prevent such damage.
I don’t think anyone said banning plastics, but, we can easily cut down on usage for single use, or fishing nets (that get dumped to disintegrate). It’s used mostly because it’s cheap, but sometimes the recyclability decrease means there is a hidden cost, and it’s the planet that suffers. Plastic will be useful for a long time, but it’s usage should be justified, rather than for cost reasons only. There needs to be investigations into sources of microplastic pollution and legislative actions to address it. We know it’s there and it’s not good for us. There is scientific evidence in support of that. We now need to know why and how, and act.
The planet can no longer suffer from the Tragedy of the Commons. It is ours and we must protect it from exploitation by capitalists.
I like how you call out my tone, but don’t see any responsibility on yourself for how you conduct yourself. It’s your choice. Treat folk how you want to be treated. Complaining after the event is pointless.
My line of argument is less flawed than you think, I just see things from a different perspective. I see technology as acompliment to our lives. You seem to imply you have to compromise life, health, the planet in the name of progress. Progress of course is currently defined by the market and what companies invest in and lobby for. You place a lot of trust in their custodianship and are combatting anyone who resists. If you think you’re more left, I think you really need to look deeper into your perspective and what it is influenced by. Trust and entertain your imagination. We can push and move the goalposts. Define the rules. We have a seat at the table and power to influence things if we choose to use our voice.
I don’t think anyone said banning plastics, but, we can easily cut down on usage for single use, or fishing nets (that get dumped to disintegrate). It’s used mostly because it’s cheap, but sometimes the recyclability decrease means there is a hidden cost, and it’s the planet that suffers. Plastic will be useful for a long time, but it’s usage should be justified, rather than for cost reasons only. There needs to be investigations into sources of microplastic pollution and legislative actions to address it. We know it’s there and it’s not good for us. There is scientific evidence in support of that. We now need to know why and how, and act.
The planet can no longer suffer from the Tragedy of the Commons. It is ours and we must protect it from exploitation by capitalists.
I like how you call out my tone, but don’t see any responsibility on yourself for how you conduct yourself. It’s your choice. Treat folk how you want to be treated. Complaining after the event is pointless.
My line of argument is less flawed than you think, I just see things from a different perspective. I see technology as acompliment to our lives. You seem to imply you have to compromise life, health, the planet in the name of progress. Progress of course is currently defined by the market and what companies invest in and lobby for. You place a lot of trust in their custodianship and are combatting anyone who resists. If you think you’re more left, I think you really need to look deeper into your perspective and what it is influenced by. Trust and entertain your imagination. We can push and move the goalposts. Define the rules. We have a seat at the table and power to influence things if we choose to use our voice.