Are We Eating Plastic? How Pollution Travels From Oceans To Our Dinner Plates- "Boxed Water is the future."
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In this episode of Eco Talk, we are diving deeper into Ocean Pollution. Plastic usage and human arrogance is not only affecting our oceans and marine life but is also affecting humans health. In this episode, we will cover the different types of ocean pollution, misleading recycling systems, human usage, environmental aftermath, as well as how plastic is being found in human bodies. Section 1: What is Ocean Pollution? - Real-World Examples and Human Actions.  Section 2: Different Types of Pollution - Agricultural, Industrial, Urban, and Human Business/Actions. Section 3: Where Does It All Go? -Sea Birds Stomachs, Landfills for centuries- to the ocean, Non-biodegradable, From streets- to oceans- to dinner plates. Section 4: How Pollution Affects Marine Life - Chemicals entering the food chain; Killing off various species; Creating Dead Zones. Section 5: Single-Use Items & Alternatives - Plastic Bottles vs. Boxed Water. Section 6: What Are Micro Plastics (minuscule plastics taking over the world)? - Found globally-In in the Human Womb, Skin Care Products, And Foods; Two Types of Microplastic- Primary and Secondary. Section 7: How to Take Action. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gianna-rae-acquisto/message
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