Plastic is a miracle material, amirite?

It may destroy the planet we all live on, but hey.. it's a miracle

by ConclusionEconomy 1 week ago

It's not actually non toxic, that's literally the problem. Just takes longer to poison you. And there's nothing that we do with plastic (with the exception of sterile, disposable medical items) that we couldn't do with something else, with a little more effort. And it doesn't recycle. It downcycles. As in, every time recycle it you get a lower grade product, and it's only a few times.until you get something that can't be recycled. Glass and metal are infinitely recyclable. And the non toxic..... You're a little behind on your research. It definitely changed the world, though. Can't argue with you there.

by Mabellelebsack 1 week ago

As a chemist I can tell you everything besides water is poisonous to a degree if you take in enough of it over a long time. For all intents and purposes plastic is non-toxic. But like soap, just don't eat it dumb dumb. And we definitely CANNOT replace it with other materials.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Thats the problem, it breaks down so fine it's literally impossible not.to eat any at this.point. Microplastics are found in foetuses now. We are going to look back.on it like we look back at putting lead in water pipes, food cans, and fuel.

by Mabellelebsack 1 week ago

You think we could get into space without plastic? Genuinely curious.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Fine. Sterile medical items and space.

by Mabellelebsack 1 week ago

"Yeah we've destroyed the planet with it but aside from that—" 🤦

by hudsonila 1 week ago

Ummm...

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I take articles from companies with a grain of salt. It's like home-defence articles from gun-manufacturers.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Home defense with firearms is definitely a thing. I guess you're just allergic to data and got your ideology to uphold...

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Ok?

by hudsonila 1 week ago

So you think we shouldn't use plastics, tell me why.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Did I say that?

by hudsonila 1 week ago

I don't think this is unpopular

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Asbestos is a miracle material too !

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I find the argument about how we must all drop the use of plastics a bit stupid when it clearly saves many lives

by Anonymous 1 week ago

It kills WAY more than it saves.

by Salty-Isopod 1 week ago

what are you talking about?

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Sure is, you think most of those double d's are natural?

by Anonymous 1 week ago