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Our life with plastic, a review of plastic product abuse in the age of consumerism

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Title: Our life with plastic, a review of plastic product abuse in the age of consumerism
Authors: Ewa Plażuk, Łukasz Zbucki
Source: Rozprawy Społeczne, Vol 18, Iss 1, Pp 506-525 (2024)
Publisher Information: John Paul II University in Biała Podlaska, 2024.
Publication Year: 2024
Subject Terms: microplastics - health aspects, food, consumerism, Psychology, Social Sciences, plastics, BF1-990
Description: It is estimated that up to 9 million tons of plastic waste enters the oceans every year. There is a top of research on the harmfulness of microplastics to our health. While aspects of the use of polymeric packaging for food, dishes, or plastic furniture and clothing are often dictated by economic considerations, psychological, sociological and cultural aspects can be shaped at the level of operation of healthy and rational product choices in local markets. With increased exposure to plastic in the world, the goal of the natural sciences is to develop research tools on the harmfulness of microplastics. Within the framework of social responsibility, social sciences should give recommendations in areas of social life and propose practical measures to make people aware of where microplastic comes from and how to reduce its use. Material and methods Przegląd literaturowy - nie dotyczy Results Przegląd literaturowy - nie dotyczy Conclusions Przegląd literaturowy - nie dotyczy
Document Type: Article
ISSN: 2657-9332
DOI: 10.29316/rs/194060
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/50124a54ad0f4aa3a41562651c901cd9
Rights: CC BY NC SA
Accession Number: edsair.doi.dedup.....a07c4d2309cbbcf13edff43950c097ad
Database: OpenAIRE
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Abstract:It is estimated that up to 9 million tons of plastic waste enters the oceans every year. There is a top of research on the harmfulness of microplastics to our health. While aspects of the use of polymeric packaging for food, dishes, or plastic furniture and clothing are often dictated by economic considerations, psychological, sociological and cultural aspects can be shaped at the level of operation of healthy and rational product choices in local markets. With increased exposure to plastic in the world, the goal of the natural sciences is to develop research tools on the harmfulness of microplastics. Within the framework of social responsibility, social sciences should give recommendations in areas of social life and propose practical measures to make people aware of where microplastic comes from and how to reduce its use. Material and methods Przegląd literaturowy - nie dotyczy Results Przegląd literaturowy - nie dotyczy Conclusions Przegląd literaturowy - nie dotyczy
ISSN:26579332
DOI:10.29316/rs/194060