Heating just one food item in a plastic container creates more nanoplastic than a whole lifetime of drinking mineral water from plastic bottles

[southwestforests]

Okay, yes, I will tell about it,
When I was married 2005 to 2011, Kathy would microwave things in plastic containers often to the point where spots on the container would soften and bubble.
The only people I remember ever considering that to be an actual REAL problem are me, my parents where Mom was a dietitian, and our marriage counselor.

 

[southwestforests]

This may count as a related thing of interest, since plastic bottles are mentioned,

From Trash to Roads: Nepal's "Plastic Roads" Offer Solution to Waste Crisis | Planet Pulse | N18G

Feb 8, 2025 #firstpost #newslive #internationalnews
From Trash to Roads: Nepal's "Plastic Roads" Offer Solution to Waste Crisis | Planet Pulse | N18G

In the bustling city of Pokhara, Nepal, an innovative solution is emerging to combat the growing problem of plastic waste. While Nepal, like many nations, struggles with the sheer volume of discarded plastics, a group of young entrepreneurs is transforming this waste into a valuable resource: road construction material. This initiative, spearheaded by the Green Road Waste Management organisation, offers a promising approach to tackling low-value plastics, which often end up in landfills. By incorporating shredded plastic into road construction, they're not only creating more durable roads but also addressing a critical environmental challenge. This story explores how this "plastic road" method is gaining traction, its potential benefits, and the broader implications for plastic waste management in Nepal and beyond. Watch this video to know more.

 

[Wishful]

Those plastic roads would probably significantly increase micro/nano particle release.

 

[southwestforests]

Those plastic roads would probably significantly increase micro/nano particle release.

That is indeed a question, what happens in the long term with that ...?

 

[pamojja]

In the short term, plastic is just dropped everywhere in South Asia. Together with all other waste, like batteries, dropped wherever it fails. There it crumbles at its pace. The most common disposal is to scrap it together with all other waste and burn it there in the open. Instant release of combusted plastic ready to be breathed in.

Here is an example of a brook close to the beach, where I stay my winter vacation each year.
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At least just this year, my guest house stopped to burn (mostly water bottles) right on the beach.

Those plastic roads would probably significantly increase micro/nano particle release.

So no, it does decrease it short term. Sort of an extented release solution? At least it isn't as ugly as plastic waste lying around everywhere. But moreover a sure sign, awareness of waste disposal is slowly raising its head in South Asia too.

 

[southwestforests]

But moreover a sure sign, awareness of waste disposal is slowly raising its head in South Asia too.

That is definitely a good thing.