Attention! This “invisible killer” may have already appeared next to you!
Recently, a piece of news about “microplastics” has garnered widespread attention and heated discussion.
A research team from the University of Otago in New Zealand recently discovered that three-quarters of over 150 wild fish caught in southern New Zealand waters contained microplastics.
The concept of “microplastics” was first proposed in 2004 by Thompson et al. of the University of Plymouth in the UK in the journal Science.
In November 2018, Wang Juying, deputy director of the National Marine Environmental Monitoring Center, stated that microplastics have been found in seawater, the seabed, and sediments.
In March 2022, scientists detected microplastic pollution in human blood for the first time. These tiny particles were found in samples from nearly 80% of experimental subjects.
In April 2022, British scientists discovered microplastics deep within the lungs of living people for the first time.
In June 2022, a new study published in the scientific journal The Cryosphere revealed the first discovery of microplastics in fresh snowfall in Antarctica.
A growing body of research indicates that microplastics are ubiquitous; they have even been found in Antarctica, one of the cleanest places on Earth.
Laboratory research published in the environmental science journal Environmental Science & Technology indicates that nanoscale microplastics can enter liver and lung cells and disrupt their normal processes, causing adverse effects on these organs.
In 2021, a research team from the State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Utilization at the School of Environment at Nanjing University also published research in Environmental Science & Technology, finding that elevated levels of microplastics in the body may exacerbate intestinal inflammation.
Previously, plastic was considered an inert substance. It was believed that after entering the human body, microplastics would be excreted through the gastrointestinal tract and bile duct. However, animal studies have shown that microplastics smaller than 10μm can penetrate cell membranes, enter the circulatory system, and reach other tissues. A growing body of research indicates that microplastics can enter the human body and potentially cause harm. Microplastics are ubiquitous, and humanity is experiencing a silent microplastic pollution crisis…
Gaoyi New Materials is dedicated to the research of fully biodegradable paper straws. Our new generation of eco-friendly, glue-free paper straws have passed the “International Advanced Level” assessment from the Ministry of Science and Technology. They are naturally biodegradable, single-layer paper straws. Technically, we are more advanced and efficient! We operate a fully enclosed, dust-free workshop to ensure a clean and hygienic production environment. User experience, we are more environmentally friendly and safer! Gaoyi paper straws use 40% less raw materials than traditional paper straws, are plastic-free, glue-free, odorless, heat-resistant up to 85°C, and are resistant to breakage.
Refusing single-use plastic products is not just a matter of social responsibility; it’s also a choice for our own health!