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Toxins & Chemicals from plastic in the Ocean
Toxins & Chemicals from plastic in the Ocean
Harmful toxins and chemicals in plastic are coming into our oceans every time a piece of plastic enters the water.
Unfortunately a PLA bottle is estimated to take anywhere from 100 to 1,000 years to fully decompose in a landfill.
PLA
DEHP and BPA (a.k.a. health-bisphenol-A) are toxic, carcinogenic plastics that end up in the ocean.
Plastic breaks down into tiny pieces within a year of entering the water. The tiny particles then turn into chemicals which are ingested by animals causing premature death.
If the plastic is biodegradable, as it decomposes, it releases toxins.
Polylactic Acid
This is a biodegradable plastic, so is it more earth friendly than petroleum plastic.
PLA is made from corn starch.
Are toxins necessary in plastic products?
The solution is to have a type of plastic that does not contain toxins or chemicals
PLA (Polylactic Acid) is the most commonly used non-toxic plastic
Our solution will impact plastic companies, marine life, and fish consumers.
Creating a plastic that does not contain these toxins will allow the ocean to be cleaner and contain less toxins.
PLA plastic: $1.10/per pound
Petroleum plastic: $0.30/per pound