Society has become completely dependent on plastic, yet we rarely stop and wonder how this material might be affecting our health. Toxic additives are often added to plastic in order to improve its properties. Many of these additives do not bind to the chemical chain of plastic which means they can be released in the environment when exposed to various atmospheric conditions. These additives can be absorbed by the skin, evaporate into the air or absorbed via the food or drinks we consume. It is important to know exactly what additives are used and take steps to avoid them to reduce the harmful effects of plastic on human health as all of them are highly toxic in nature.

Of course, other plastic products litter the seas, as well, including beverage bottles, Styrofoam cups and trash bags. These items are often eaten by sea turtles and birds that mistake them for food. Once ingested, the plastic can wreak havoc on the intestinal tracts of these creatures, blocking necessary nutrients and causing premature death. The vibrancy of marine biodiversity suffers from the abundance of plastic debris.