How to Avoid Plastic Pollution?- The Threat- Update

Plastic is a big problem for our planet! It was a discovery of the century, a beneficial material. But we have arrived at a point where we ask ourselves, “How to avoid plastic pollution?” Plastic particles are everywhere, in animals, oceans, soils, drinking water in the air we breathe, food, and in us. Everything is polluted, and the worse point is that plastic is hardly be avoided anymore. People know about the results of plastic pollution, but there are still not enough people who try sustainable ways of storage. Luckily, many people are against plastic and already use alternatives. And I hope more will join the movement!

Plastic is Everywhere

There are different plastic compositions where one is more toxic than the others. The hard plastic is not as problematic as the soft ones we use in drinking bottles, which leak many harmful plastic particles into our bodies. Our bodies are not made to detox the particles because they can’t recognize these chemicals. Plastic is everywhere, in our house, for food storage in the supermarket, cosmetic use, transportation, and clothing. There is hardly any item that is not made from plastic. Our children play with toxic toys, taking them into their mouths. The enormous amount of plastic waste is thrown into the dumping places where they leak into the ground. Burning the waste creates toxic substances in our breathing air and the soil and water.

The word plastic comes from the Greek word “Plastikos,” meaning capable of being shaped or molded.”

” Plastics are a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic materials that use polymers as the main ingredient. Their plasticity makes it possible for plastics to be molded, extruded, or pressed into solid objects of various shapes. This adaptability, plus a wide range of other properties, such as being lightweight, durable, flexible, and inexpensive to produce, has led to its widespread use.”( Wikipedia)

These polymers are very toxic to all life and the environment. Unborn children already have a high amount of these toxins in their little bodies. The plastics contain xeno- estrogens that act powerfully, docking to estrogen receptors in the body, causing hormone balances that have an extreme impact, making men and women suffer multiple symptoms, like fertility problems.

Plastics in Our Bodies

There is no life on Earth without plastic particles in their cells. Our bodies are not recognizing these chemicals and are not designed to detox the plastics. Even unborn children already have a lot of plastic in their small bodies. The thread plastics form is not entirely known. Researchers know that they disrupt our hormone cycles, especially women suffering extreme under the synthetical xeno-estrogens that dock to their estrogen receptors and cause much damage to the delicate cycle.

Without plastics, our modern world can’t exist. We don’t even think about plastics anymore. Wherever you go, you find everything packed and stored in plastics, like food in the supermarket; even an organic cucumber is wrapped in plastics. Using plastic materials in hospitals is so normal that we don’t even think about the enormous waste we produce for our environment. Toxic chemicals like phthalates are leaching into the environment and our bodies, causing much harm, disrupting the hormonal systems and endocrine system, which impact the development of babies and young children. The plastic industry responds aggressively to the research and reports of the researchers, denying the fact that there is any evidence of the effects plastics have on the endocrine system.

There is an argument, and I love to cite it because it is critical for the Covid shots!

“Some public-health advocates argue that it’s best to prove any potentially toxic substance safe rather than to assume it’s safe until proven otherwise.”

What do you think?

We need to stop the plastic flood and protect ourselves and the environment. I leave the most plastic in the supermarket, but it is better not to buy any products in the supermarket. Thank God for the Internet! I have found different sites that describe making my cheese, yogurt, butter, and even beer and wine. I tell you it is much cheaper and the important thing, it is healthier. Try it out and tell us what you think! I love it, it is easy, and I know what I am consuming. 🙂

However, we wear plastics, store our food in plastic, sleep in plastic, and breathe plastics. Our houses and furniture are made of plastics. Horrible thought!

Children play with plastics, putting them in their mouths. They are often fed with plastic bottles because their parents are not educated about the danger of using plastics.

I could list more; it is not ending! We are the people who need to educate ourselves and stop using plastics.

Plastics Cover the Oceans

I watched a video about plastics in the stomach of fish and even mammals like dolphins and whales. Sadly, the animals can’t handle the number of plastics covering the oceans. They die a horrible death.

In Asia and Africa, and South America, the shores are covered with plastics, bottles, and other things. Our ecosystems are suffering very much, and we allow Big Industry and Pharmacy to keep doing this for their huge profit.

Why do we not stand up and change the world for the better? 

Because most of us are stupid, shallow humans, only interested in ourselves. Sorry, but that is the truth!

It doesn’t matter if they are professors or industrial workers; if not interested in our health and the health of the environment, they will never make the right decisions.

But this is reality! Luckily, more movements and people fight for a better world for their children, grandchildren, and planet. I am proud of these people, but there must be more of us standing up, making a fist, and not allowing some people to destroy our environment for their profit.

We nearly can’t escape the flood of plastics! I can hardly run the products wrapped in plastics, even trying my best. That is why I love to go to the farmer’s market, buying my vegetables and other products, like organic bread and cheese, without being wrapped in plastics. I use glass or just my basket. I  ferment my kefir and yogurt for my husband or buy cheese from raw organic milk.

If you want to make this world livable for your children, please avoid plastic. I know the oceans are full because people and industry still dump the waste into our oceans. The tourist branches are certainly not very organically interested, but luckily, there are more trends in traveling sustainable, and I welcome these trends! Especially young people wake up to the disasters in our world, and try to live a better and sustainable life! Thank God for the young people! 

How to Avoid the Plastic Pollution?

There are so many possibilities. I already have listed several ways to avoid plastics in your life. It isn’t easy because the industry doesn’t simplify it. Supermarkets are not working for a better world, so you might better go to the organic markets or visit the little stores to buy your products. It is vital to support these people!

Also, making your butter, cheese and growing your vegetables and fruits is a better and healthier option. It tastes so yummy! I believe you will love your products, and you can sell them!

You don’t need so much preparation; it is straightforward to make your products. Even making your beer and wine is not difficult. Thank God for the internet! Many people have great advice on making your products. I read lots of articles and try their recipes.:)

If we buy only natural materials, like silk, cotton, linen, and wool, we already live more advanced and healthy. Silk is not a great idea because they throw the caterpillars in hot water to get the silk. It is a horrible picture.

But organic cotton, linen, and wool are fantastic materials, also for your bed and sofa. Try to live as natural as possible, and don’t buy many low-quality items, better think in advance, for years, and purchase high-quality products that last for decades. By doing so, you will not contribute to plastic waste but rather help the environment and planet to recover. It is possible!

If we start living a sustainable life, we will think that way and support living a healthy life.

I have another tip! Leave the plastics in the supermarket! If many people do this, the supermarkets will be forced to purchase products not wrapped in plastics. We are the consumers, and we have the power to change the industry, the government, and pharmacy! Believe me; you have the power!

Final Thought

Plastics are a real problem and threat to humans and the environment. Our bodies and the environment are full of plastic particles that have a devastating effect on our endocrine systems, leaving us ill and weak. We need to stop consuming products made from plastic or wrapped and stored in plastics. We must stop using plastic, forcing the industry to develop a healthier and sustainable method. Our children and grandchildren shall live in a healthy and intact environment! Stop the industry! You are powerful; choosing the right products will change the world! Making your food yourself will provide a healthy environment and body. Let us help the organic farmers to live a better life and produce healthy food for us.

Please, let me know what you think and what your experiences are! I love to hear from you!

All the Best,

Sylvie