🧼 The Plastic Health Crisis: What You’re Not Being Told

by | The More You Know

It’s a Health Crisis

🌍 The Plastic Health Crisis: Bigger Than We Think
Plastic is everywhere—from the deepest ocean trenches to the food on our plates. What began as a revolutionary material has spiraled into a global crisis. Over 400 million tons of plastic are produced annually, and nearly half is single-use. Most of it ends up in landfills, oceans, and even inside our bodies.

🌱 Environmental Breakdown

  • Wildlife at Risk: Over 1,500 species are affected by plastic ingestion or entanglement. Sea turtles mistake bags for jellyfish. Birds feed plastic to their chicks.
  • Microplastics in Nature: These tiny fragments are now found in soil, rainwater, and even the air we breathe. They disrupt ecosystems and threaten biodiversity.
  • Climate Consequences: Plastic production is fossil-fuel intensive. By 2060, it could account for 10–13% of global carbon emissions if unchecked.

🧠 Human Health: The Invisible Threat
We’re not just surrounded by plastic—we’re absorbing it.

⚠️ Why This Matters
Plastic pollution isn’t just an environmental issue—it’s a public health emergency. And it’s disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities, especially those near petrochemical plants and waste incinerators.

đź’š What PlastiGone Is Doing About It
At PlastiGone, we believe detoxing from plastic starts with awareness—and action. That’s why we’re pioneering:

✨ Join the Movement

In this blog series will explore the science, the solutions, and the stories behind the potential health plastic crisis that microplastics represents—and how you can protect your health while helping the planet.