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🚨 Recent findings from a Columbia University Lamont-Doherty laboratory published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences have revealed a startling presence of nanoplastics in bottled water (Corinne Purtill & Susanne Rust). The average count is an alarming 240,000 particles per liter, significantly higher than prior estimates. These tiny particles are capable of bypassing traditional biological barriers, posing potential health risks as they can enter the bloodstream and reach vital organs. This groundbreaking research highlights the urgency in reassessing our reliance on bottled water and calls for further exploration into the health implications of nanoplastics. As professionals and consumers, it's time to be more conscious of our choices and their environmental and health impacts. * #Sustainability #HealthAndSafety #EnvironmentalAwareness" Read more: https://lnkd.in/didqxVEa

"Using sophisticated imaging technology, scientists at Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty laboratory examined water samples from three popular brands (they won’t say which ones) and found hundreds of thousands of bits of plastic per liter of water." "Ninety percent of those plastics were small enough to qualify as nanoplastics: microscopic flecks so small that they can be absorbed into human cells and tissue, as well as cross the blood-brain barrier." Can't trust anything anymore, maybe we never could. https://lnkd.in/eidgDKqH #water #waterbottles #nanoplastics #health #bloodstream #systemic #adverseevents #cells #plastics

Scientists at Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty laboratory discovered high concentrations of nanoplastics in bottled drinking water, raising concerns about potential health effects. Using advanced imaging technology, they found hundreds of thousands of plastic particles per liter, with 90% qualifying as nanoplastics. These microscopic particles, smaller than previously estimated, can be absorbed into human cells and tissues, prompting worries about their toxic effects. The study also highlights the broader issue of plastic contamination in various environments, including food packaging, tap water, and the potential bioaccumulation of these particles up the food chain. Ongoing research explores using AI and innovative microscopy techniques to further understand and address nanoplastic pollution. #PlasticPollution #Nanoplastics #EnvironmentalHealth

UC Irvine researchers reveal a startling discovery in bottled water - an average of 240,000 nanoplastic particles per liter! 🧫 This groundbreaking study, utilizing advanced Stimulated Raman spectroscopy (SRS) microscopy, marks a significant leap in our understanding of nanoplastic pollution. The findings include: 1️⃣ Alarming levels of nanoplastics (240,000 pieces)  in bottled water.  2️⃣ Identification of seven different plastic polymers, including PET and PS. 3️⃣ A staggering 90% of these particles are nanoplastics.  4️⃣ Insights into the potential health implications, from toxicity to neurological impact.  5️⃣ Methodological advancements in environmental nanoplastics research.  6️⃣ Concerns about nanoplastics crossing critical barriers like the brain-blood barrier. The implications of this study are far-reaching, highlighting the urgent need for more research and better policies to protect our health. 🌍 It's time to reconsider our choices – let's #refillit with filtered tap water for a safer, plastic-free future. 💧 Stay informed and join the conversation on the impact of nanoplastic pollution. Learn more from PATH. https://lnkd.in/dGUYKr4b #environmentalcontent #plasticpollution #nanoplastics #contentmarketing #environmentalliteracy

🌊🌱 Ready to make waves for a cleaner, healthier future? 🌍 Let's talk about nanoplastics! 🚫 Taking just a few moments to educate ourselves on nanoplastics can lead to impactful action. From safeguarding our health to embracing bottle-free purification methods and saying goodbye to single-use bottles, there's so much we can do to combat this global challenge. 🌟 Let's pledge to reduce our plastic footprint, protect our oceans, and alleviate the burden on landfills. 💧💚 Together, we can make a difference. Are you in? #NanoplasticsAwareness #Sustainability #TakeActionNow #SustainableOffice #HappyEmployees #Sustainability #GoBottleFree #StayHydrated #CulliganCares #CoolAsCulligan #OneDropAtATime #SayNoToPlastic #FreeTrial #OneSipAtATime #SayNoToHardWater #PurifiedWater #SustainableLiving #BottleFreeCooler #Purification #contactmetoday #whyareyouwaiting #itsbetterforeverybody #Culligan #SpaceSaver #HydrationSolution #QualityHydration #NoSpaceNeeded

🥤 "Microplastics found in every human placenta tested in study" "The impact on health is as yet unknown but microplastics have been shown to cause damage to human cells in the laboratory. The particles could lodge in tissue and cause inflammation, as air pollution particles do, or chemicals in the plastics could cause harm." Common sense tells me this can't be good. We can't turn back the clock, but there is only one way to mitigate the damage: Reduce the use of plastic! Because uncertainty is not our friend... #plastics #health #science #pollution

🚨Microplastics found in every human placenta tested in study. ‘Scientists express concern over health impacts, with another study finding particles in arteries. The scientists analysed 62 placental tissue samples and found the most common plastic detected was polyethylene, which is used to make plastic bags and bottles. A second study revealed microplastics in all 17 human arteries tested and suggested the particles may be linked to clogging of the blood vessels.’ 📰READ THE ARTICLE: https://lnkd.in/g9TjrQew 📄READ THE RESEARCH: https://lnkd.in/gHEJaVqU 🚨35%, the LARGEST source, of primary microplastics in our oceans comes from laundry microfibres… It’s time we turned the tide on ocean pollution. 🌊➡️Cleaner-Seas.com #Microplastics #Microfibes #HumanHealth #OceanHealth #OceanPollution #OceanConservation #CleanSeas #CleanerSeas

RESEARCH| Microplastics Found in Every Human Placenta Tested The scientists analyzed 62 placental tissue samples and found the most common plastic detected was polyethylene, which is used to make plastic bags and bottles. A second study revealed microplastics in all 17 human arteries tested and suggested the particles may be linked to clogging of the blood vessels. Microplastics have also recently been discovered in human blood and breast milk, indicating widespread contamination of people’s bodies. The impact on health is as yet unknown but microplastics have been shown to cause damage to human cells in the laboratory. The particles could lodge in tissue and cause inflammation, as air pollution particles do, or chemicals in the plastics could cause harm. #plasticstreaty #breakfreefromplastic #toxicfree

Microplastics could raise risk of stroke and heart attack as scientists link tiny particles in blood vessels with substantially higher risk of death. Doctors have warned of potentially life-threatening effects from plastic pollution after finding a substantially raised risk of stroke, heart attack and earlier death in people whose blood vessels were contaminated with microscopic plastics. Researchers in Naples examined fatty plaques removed from the blood vessels of patients with arterial disease and found that more than half had deposits contaminated with tiny particles of polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Further work is needed to confirm whether plastic pollution plays a role in strokes and heart attacks, but it is called for greater awareness of the potential threat. Credit: https://lnkd.in/ddavmwUv #microplastics #plastics #plasticpollution #chemistry #medicine #medicalscience #medicalsciences #cardiovascular #health #stroke #polymers #science #scienceandtechnology #stem #lifesciences #biology #biochemistry #biomedical #chemistry #physics

The researchers at the University of New Mexico have discovered that microplastics in our food and water can cross the intestinal barrier to reach our most sensitive organs. They were among the first to detect the presence of microplastics in the brain. They told the Star, "It’s currently estimated that humans consume about five grams of microplastics per week, equivalent to a credit card." This finding underscores the importance of addressing microplastic pollution. That's why our team at BioPolatis Solutions is dedicated to turning organic waste into truly eco-friendly bioplastic with competitively priced compared to traditional plastics. Our products, GreenCycle EcoResQ, are designed to mitigate both microplastic pollution from plastic waste and greenhouse gas emissions from organic waste. Join us in our mission to make the Earth cleaner and greener. https://lnkd.in/gD_umMaT