MICROPLASTICS: A HIDDEN DANGER

You might not know it, but the plastics that we use daily, whether a grocery bag, sandwich bag, tires, plastic/rubber in our clothing, plastic water bottles, all eventually break-down into tiny pieces of plastic. These microscopic pieces are posoining our bodies of water, the animals that live in them, and our own human bodies.

We weren't always aware of the danger plastic posed to our environment. In fact, only more recently have these problems become apparent. We have recently learned that the plastics we have introduced into our environment over the last approximately 60 years are now reaching alarming levels.  According to research studies, "Enough damage has been done to permanently affect the Earth as a whole".

According to research led by Western University in London, Ontario, there are enough microplastic particles at the bottom of the lakes that "they are becoming a permanent part of the sedimentary layer”. Microplastics have infiltrated our waters, our soils and our bodies.

So what can we do? We have the technology to work to correct this problem, hopefully eradicate much of the plastic from our environment. But we need awareness, corporate accountability, and financial and legislative support. This is where we can all act to educate ourselves, advocate for our communities, and demand corrective action. And that is why we started this campaign!

When people hear the word “plastic” they likely think of water bottles and plastic bags and over-flowing landfills brimming with garbage.  They should also think of the problematic particle that is hidden underneath: when these plastics break down to microplastics and enter our air, our oceans, our waters, and even food chain.

This campaign is to educate ourselves and help inform people of these hidden dangers. Let's work together to reduce these dangerous microplastics, please join us on this journey!