Zeia Kim B Tutaan Dec.

16 2022
BS in ENTREPRENEURSHIP Final Requirements
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1. What are microplastics?
Microplastics are microscopic plastic particles that are produced as a result of
commercial product development as well as the breakdown of bigger plastics.
Microplastics, as a contaminant, can be hazardous to both human and animal health.
Microplastics are, as the name suggests, small plastic particles. They are officially
described as polymers that are less than five millimeters in diameter than a normal pearl
used in jewelry. Microplastics are classified into two types: main and secondary.
Microfibers shed from clothes and other fabrics, such as fishing nets, are examples of
primary microplastics. Secondary microplastics are particles that form when bigger
plastic products, such as water bottles, degrade. This disintegration is produced by
exposure to environmental elements, including sunlight and ocean waves.
Microplastics have been found in marine creatures ranging from plankton to
whales, as well as commercial seafood and even drinking water. Surprisingly, ordinary
water treatment facilities are incapable of removing all residues of microplastics. To
make matters even more complicated, microplastics in the ocean can bond with other
hazardous compounds before being consumed by marine creatures. Scientists are
unknown if eaten microplastics are damaging to human or animal health, and if so, what
specific risks they may represent. Nonetheless, several countries are taking steps to
limit the amount of microplastics in the environment. A United Nations resolution from
2017 addressed microplastics and the need for measures to limit the risk to our seas,
animals, and human health.

2. Based on the documentaries, is Recycling the best option to solve the Plastic
Problem? Why?
Based on what I've seen about plastic pollution, in my own opinion, Recycling is
not the best option to solve the Plastic Problem, although it can help and it has done
little to slow down the production of plastic but again it is not the best solution because
plastic products contain toxic chemical additives that can cause serious health
problems. Plastic recycling releases those toxins into the local environment, threatening
the health of those working in the industry and living nearby recycling facilities. Instead
of recycling plastic, why don’t we just end the use of plastics.
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