Supposedly eco-friendly cups are still coated with a thin layer of plastic, which scientists have discovered can leach chemicals that harm living creatures.
Seems like there’s a fine line between lead and micro plastic poisoning and just proper engineering with health in mind. Plenty of these options exist and have long term safety when done correctly.
Its speculated that lead-soldered copper pipes are the lead factor to lead poisoning in the U.S. so… It’s really not that far fetched. Just do it right.
Also given the state of the U.S., lead poisoning is looking pretty on point.
Pain areas: in the abdomen or joints
Gastrointestinal: constipation, nausea, or vomiting
Developmental: learning disability or slow growth
Whole body: fatigue or loss of appetite
Behavioral: hyperactivity or irritability
Somehow it seems reasonable to see something that could potentially cause an issue, point it out, and try to avoid using it unless absolutely necessary.
We’ve known PVC is sensitive to UV for a long time and now studies are showing that even underground PVC can leech chemicals (whether they’re additive or not is by manufacturer). Solution: stainless steel with preventing corrosion over time in mind. Do. It. Right.
It sucks that money making the world go round means doing it cheap and quick is more important.
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PVC, steel, and all of the other options also have the possibility of poisoning is in certain situations when not maintained properly.
Don’t build anything, got it.
Seems like there’s a fine line between lead and micro plastic poisoning and just proper engineering with health in mind. Plenty of these options exist and have long term safety when done correctly.
Its speculated that lead-soldered copper pipes are the lead factor to lead poisoning in the U.S. so… It’s really not that far fetched. Just do it right.
Also given the state of the U.S., lead poisoning is looking pretty on point.
Somehow it seems reasonable to see something that could potentially cause an issue, point it out, and try to avoid using it unless absolutely necessary.
We’ve known PVC is sensitive to UV for a long time and now studies are showing that even underground PVC can leech chemicals (whether they’re additive or not is by manufacturer). Solution: stainless steel with preventing corrosion over time in mind. Do. It. Right.
It sucks that money making the world go round means doing it cheap and quick is more important.