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China Has a Microplastic Pollution Problem

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Re: China Has a Microplastic Pollution Problem

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Post by joe5150 »

zdean wrote: post #2

The world has a microplastic pollution problem. http://phys.org/news/2013-12-microplastic-pollution-threat-m...

The idea that facial skin needs to be aggressively exfoliated daily or multiple times daily is one of the bigger lies the cosmetic industry has sold us, and we'll all pay for it.

Re: China Has a Microplastic Pollution Problem

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Post by hellbanner »

joe5150 wrote: post #4
zdean wrote: post #2

The world has a microplastic pollution problem. http://phys.org/news/2013-12-microplastic-pollution-threat-m...

The idea that facial skin needs to be aggressively exfoliated daily or multiple times daily is one of the bigger lies the cosmetic industry has sold us, and we'll all pay for it.

If you want to exfoliate your skin, try a Korean bath towel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiBn6BFbyVc http://www.amazon.com/pcs-Asian-Exfoliating-Bath-Washcloth/d...

Rough towel with a pocket for soap. No microplastics involved.

Yet another industry with an already solved problem.

Re: China Has a Microplastic Pollution Problem

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Post by revelation »

dharma1 wrote: post #3

Wonder why humans are so good at making a mess. Everywhere on earth, atmosphere, seas, rivers, lakes, orbit - we just can't help ourselves.

Same reason nobody does the dishes. When something belongs to everyone, in a sense it belongs to no one.

(Cf. tragedy of the commons)

Re: China Has a Microplastic Pollution Problem

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Post by biggestbob »

dharma1 wrote: post #3

Wonder why humans are so good at making a mess. Everywhere on earth, atmosphere, seas, rivers, lakes, orbit - we just can't help ourselves.

I was born in China and later live in Australia. My perspective changed. Humans are so good at making a mess but the attitude of the people can result a big mess or a small mess. If the people coordinate and have freedom to care about more than own survival, can together look after the planet very well. I read before Sweden (I think) have 99% recycling rate.

Re: China Has a Microplastic Pollution Problem

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Post by dharma1 »

revelation wrote: post #6
dharma1 wrote: post #3

Wonder why humans are so good at making a mess. Everywhere on earth, atmosphere, seas, rivers, lakes, orbit - we just can't help ourselves.

Same reason nobody does the dishes. When something belongs to everyone, in a sense it belongs to no one. (Cf. tragedy of the commons)

Other animals seem to be less talented in making a big mess. I'm sure they would be up to the task given opposable thumbs and a bigger brain though

Re: China Has a Microplastic Pollution Problem

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Post by dharma1 »

biggestbob wrote: post #7
dharma1 wrote: post #3

Wonder why humans are so good at making a mess. Everywhere on earth, atmosphere, seas, rivers, lakes, orbit - we just can't help ourselves.

I was born in China and later live in Australia. My perspective changed. Humans are so good at making a mess but the attitude of the people can result a big mess or a small mess. If the people coordinate and have freedom to care about more than own survival, can together look after the planet very well. I read before Sweden (I think) have 99% recycling rate.

Agreed, it's cultural too. Some cultures make more mess than others
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