Thread by @ciel_tweets

‼️ NEW ANALYSIS ‼️

Do you know that we breathe #Plastics too😱?

Today we released a new briefing analyzing the health impacts of invisible micro- and nano-plastics in the air: ciel.org/reports/airbor…

A short thread with key takeaways from the brief 🧵👇

🥤Multiple sources, same origin: #Microplastics are ubiquitous in our environment, but they are mainly invisible. They can be intentionally produced or result from the fragmentation of larger plastics. They are part of the bigger #StoryOfPlastics, as they are a human creation.

When airborne, micro- and #Nanoplastics can travel quickly & cover great distances.

They can move thousands of kilometers in a matter of days to weeks, affecting even remote populations.
Humans can breathe airborne these #Plastics that move through the body via the bloodstream.

#Microplastics act like a “Trojan Horse” 🎠capable of hiding harmful substances &carrying them inside bodies via inhalation, absorption & ingestion. These harmful substances include hormone-disrupting chemicals linked to diabetes, infertility & hormone-related cancers. #EDCFree

Studies on the inhalation of micro & nanoparticles of plastics show a series of adverse effects along the respiratory tract & beyond, including
😱 Irritation
😱 Cancer
😱 Effects in early childhood development.

READ👇
ciel.org/breathing-plas…

Exposure to airborne #Microplastics is not happening in a vacuum. Humans are exposed to multiple pollutants and hazardous chemicals daily ☠️.
Policymakers need to apply the #PrecautionaryPrinciple to address the risks of combined exposure.

If no action is taken, the volume of airborne #Microplastic will follow the expected rise in plastic production, resulting in a greater risk for people & the planet.
It's high time to:
📉 Dramatically reduce the #PlasticsProduction &
⛔️ Phase out hazardous chemicals.

Read more in our blog: ciel.org/breathing-plas…

👇 Learn more in our NEW analysis 👇ciel.org/reports/airbor…