A video has been published showing the process of recycling plastic waste into raw materials. Users were most surprised that people work in production without any protective gear, writes Focus.
Since the first production of plastic over 150 years ago, plastic waste has literally filled the entire world. Previously, traces of microplastics had already been found in water, soil, air, the breath of dolphins, and even in our own bodies. Additionally, plastic debris has also been discovered in the highest point of the ocean — the Mariana Trench, writes Focus.
In recent decades, scientists have devoted much attention to researching the spread of plastic, its recycling, and its impact on the environment and the health of living beings, including humans. Some studies indicate that microscopic plastic particles may actually be linked to various types of cancer.
Now, a new video shows the plastic recycling process (PPE) — essentially, this is humanity's last "line of defense" for the planet as a whole. According to scientists, safety should begin with the maximum elimination of plastic waste, as well as the replacement of what cannot be eliminated.
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The video shows the complete plastic recycling process — from sorting to processing, melting, and recycling. The most disheartening aspect seems to be that the recycling plant workers operate without protective masks or any other safety gear. Furthermore, the video reveals a lack of safety measures.
On the other hand, another question arises: will wearing a mask even be effective in a situation where tiny "snowflakes of plastic" are floating everywhere? Despite all human efforts to combat plastic, the most astonishing fact is that nearly half of all plastic waste has been produced by humanity in just the last two decades.
Recently, scientists have also increasingly found the bodies of seabirds and marine mammals washed ashore — autopsies show that these animals and birds often fall victim to ingesting vast amounts of rubber waste. According to scientists, plastic can clog the stomachs of animals and birds, causing them to literally die of hunger.
