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Jeff Lancaster 7/24/2025 8:07 AM- Community Builder 🤝
Update on Microplastis from Copilot AI
Question: What PPM of microplastics in ground water or rivers is able to harmfully affect animals and humans?
There is currently no universally established PPM (parts per million) threshold of microplastics in groundwater or rivers that is definitively known to cause harm to humans or animals. However, research has shown that even low concentrations of microplastics can pose risks due to their ability to:
- Carry toxic chemicals like PCBs, PAHs, and heavy metals.
- Cause physical damage to aquatic organisms through ingestion.
- Disrupt endocrine and immune systems in both wildlife and potentially humans.
Key Findings from Recent Studies:
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Groundwater studies have found microplastics predominantly in urban, industrial, and landfill areas, with concentrations varying widely due to inconsistent sampling methods
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Monitoring challenges include lack of standardized detection methods, making it difficult to compare results or set safety thresholds
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Health and Ecological Impacts:
- Aquatic animals: Ingestion of microplastics can lead to internal injuries, reduced feeding, and reproductive issues.
- Humans: While the full health impact is still under investigation, microplastics have been detected in human blood, lungs, and placenta, raising concerns about long-term exposure.
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Jeff Lancaster 7/24/2025 8:10 AM- Community Builder 🤝
Bought some cotton clothing to reduce effects of microplastics. Much of the exposure is from clothing, carpeting, as well as contaminated water. Using filters will help. Currently filtering tap water if used for drinking.
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Jeff Lancaster 7/21/2025 7:18 AM- Community Builder 🤝
Microplastics and Heart Disease: What the Research Shows
1. Microplastics in Arterial Plaque
- A 2024 study published in The New England Journal of Medicine found that microplastics were present in the plaque removed from the neck arteries of 58% of 257 patients.
- Those with microplastics in their plaque had a 4.5 times higher risk of heart attack, stroke, or death over a three-year period compared to those without microplastics.
Microplastics in arteries linked to heart disease riskhealth.harvard.edu-
Alexia Woerner 7/21/2025 8:57 AM- Adventurer 🏔
That’s so interesting. The more that comes out about micro plastics the more dangerous they seem
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Lee Tran 7/15/2025 12:17 PMevery day the more I read, the more I learn about Recycle. -
Tari Scott 7/13/2025 5:25 PM- Wildlife Guardian 🦉
Sorta plastic related, I’m using grass clippings for my chicken run instead of buying bagged stuff for it!-
Holgado, Clara Felisa D. 7/13/2025 5:26 PM- Pet Parent 🐾
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Lee Tran 7/11/2025 5:42 AMI reuse my silverware set and my cup that company give to me every day at work. -
Lee Tran 7/10/2025 6:10 AMI have learned a lot about how plastic make Frome watching TV. -
Lee Tran 7/09/2025 8:13 AMI try to learn more about how plastic is made by watching You Tub in TV. -
Jeff Lancaster 7/09/2025 6:52 AM- Community Builder 🤝
From Copilot. About BPA's included inside cans using epoxy liners.
What canned vegetables have Bisphenol A for the linerCopilot said:Copilot
Many canned vegetables still use Bisphenol A (BPA) in their liners, although the industry is gradually moving towards BPA-free alternatives. Here are some examples of canned vegetables that may still contain BPA:
Common Canned Vegetables with BPA Liners
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Green Beans: Some brands still use BPA in the linings of their canned green beans
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Corn: Canned corn from certain manufacturers may contain BPA
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Peas: BPA can be found in the linings of some canned peas
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Mixed Vegetables: Various brands of mixed vegetables in cans may still use BPA liners
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Brands to Check
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Del Monte: While Del Monte has made efforts to reduce BPA, some of their canned vegetables may still contain BPA
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Green Giant: Similar to Del Monte, Green Giant is transitioning to BPA-free linings, but some products may still have BPA
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Identifying BPA-Free Options
- Labels: Look for cans labeled as "BPA-free" or "Bisphenol-free."
- Manufacturer Information: Check the manufacturer's website or contact them directly to confirm if their cans are BPA-free.
By being aware of these details, you can make more informed choices when purchasing canned vegetables. If you have any specific brands or products in mind, I can look up more detailed information for you. Let me know if there's anything else you'd like to know!
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Jeff Lancaster 7/08/2025 2:59 PM- Community Builder 🤝
Looking at BPA's today. Discovered that most cans have it in the liners. Would not ever thought without the challenge. -
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