January 15, 2020
The BPA we ingest gets into our bloodstream and may lead to a series of problems
Plastic has other carcinogens as well including PVC, dioxin, and styrene, all of
which are linked to cancer. They also have side effects on animals causing
testicular cancer, genital deformations, low sperm counts, and infertility in a
number of species, including polar bears, deer, whales, and others," said Dr
Nitasha Gupta, IVF expert, Indira IVF Hospital, New Delhi."
Glass never transfer
chemicals the same way as plastic, and is much safer for heating your meals in.
(Photo: Pixabay) Food microwaved in plastic containers can put you or your
unborn child at a greater risk of infertility, diabetes, obesity and cancer. It
may also lead to recurrent miscarriages.Heating plastic containers in the
microwave releases 95 percent of all chemicals.The level of exposure to BPA is
so high that regular monitoring by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) shows that more than 90 percent of the general population has detectable
level of bisphenol A in their bodies.Scientists have found that heating food in
plastic containers in a microwave oven can cause high blood pressure, affect
fertility, and damage the brain functioning. Eating those chemicals can increase
risks of cancer, infertility and havoc on the normal functioning of reproductive
systems and your brain," she added.Dr Swati, a Hyderabad based gynaecologist,
suggests we should try and minimise the use of plastic as much as possible and
pack food in glass containers."The disturbing truth is that heat transfers the
chemicals in plastic very effectively into your food. Heating plastic containers
in the microwave releases 95 percent of all chemicals. An increase in plastic
use in everyday lifestyles could be a contributing factor, causing an increase
of infertility worldwide.
The BPA we ingest gets into our bloodstream and may
lead to a series of problems like infertility, hormonal changes, changes in
gender traits bottling machine and
even different types of cancers.."The most hazardous chemicals in plastic
containers are bisphenol A, commonly known as BPA, and phthalate.On that note,
heating plastic containers in the microwave releases 95 percent of all
chemicals. A report from FDA states that chemicals, mostly BPA, adversely
effects both male and female fertility," she said.According to a study released
by American society of reproductive health, BPA inhibits embryo implantation as
well, and hence it is linked to higher level of In vitro-fertilization failure.
When the food is heated, the food touching the plastic receives the chemicals
leaching out
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January 04, 2020
We need to segregate the waste plastic
A team of more than 80 students from two different colleges in Thane have
constructed a tunnel-shaped art installation using domestic plastic waste,
donated by residents."We have intentionally kept the entrance a little
uncomfortable by making it smaller in size, as a metaphor to see how the
environment is destroyed,†says Vijaykumar Katti, an environmental activist who
is also the organiser of the event.
We need to segregate the waste plastic
because it is a utility material.. "Seeing the plastic changes my view.An art
installation at Kala Bhavan explains to visitors the importance of waste plastic
segregation. The five-and-a-half-foot installation is made of 18 thousand
bottles and has an eight-foot-long walkway through which people can observe as
the marine life and animals trapped in waste plastic.
Among the team members is
18-year-old Hotel Management student Rohit Rajesh Gupta, who joined through a
workshop conducted at his college. Having learned the importance of the
environment during his work involving safety-related activities, Katti is known
for identifying available resources for people to contribute to a safer
environment. According to Katti, 90 per cent of people have no awareness about
how many types of plastic are in daily use, and explains that every plastic
object has a mark that mentions its type, which is usually ignored. Similarly,
20-year-old visitor Prathameshvar Umbare is excited to see a different use of
plastic at the exhibition. "Participation comes when you are involved in it.
Instead of making it a compulsion, why not educate people about its use,†he
opines.
If we educate people, then they will use it properly. I see a lot of
useful things made of mundane things,†says Umbare, who made a globe through
stone art. "People say plastic is bad but it is not; the way we throw plastic is
bad. "It’s a public welfare activity, so I thought to participate. Spread over
20 feet, the installation highlights the importance of waste segregation and how
the plastic we discard affects the environment. And in 45 days, the team has
created as many as 60 different installations based on marine life and its
safety. Plastic is equal to gold because it has better properties than other
things,†says Katti, adding that instead of labelling it as bad, one needs to
understand the proper ways to use it.
It can come with collective efforts,†the
activist says in conclusion. "Only if the plastic is segregated can it be
recycled and this can only be done through education. The ongoing exhibition of
plastic and stone art is organised by Vesac India, TMC and University of Mumbai.
Although Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birthday on October 2 is still away, Mumbai’s
environment safety enthusiasts are already working to communicate his message —
‘be the change you want to see’.Over the years, the activist has been trying to
spread awareness not just about recycling plastics, but also segregating them to
make the recycling process easier."
All the visitors have to bring waste plastic
from their home, and I tell them if it can be recycled, depending upon the kind
of mark it has.Katti adds that collective effort is important.The ongoing Perform Cavities
Mould Company exhibition of plastic and stone art is organised by Vesac
India, TMC and University of Mumbai.By conveying the message of recycling and
segregation through art, the organisers and students intend to create an
environment of collective efforts towards the cause. I am making people a part
of it and letting them realise their belongingness can make a difference.
It is
for the betterment of the earth, and I think we all need to be aware of it,â€
says Gupta, adding that such activities help create awareness among students and
then they can take it further. And art is the best way to teach because this
creates interest among people,†explains Manisha Madan Pradhan, the pollution
control officer from Thane Municipal Corporation. We think this is a lame
material, and just throw it after one use
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