Water Station Project by Isis Vargas https://padlet.com/3361002/vytdlk59r1of en-us 2019-03-14 15:17:15 UTC 2026-01-16 00:13:21 UTC hello@padlet.com Micro-plastics * 3361002 https://padlet.com/3361002/vytdlk59r1of/wish/341783145 1) "...micro-plastics polluting our seas: pieces of plastic that have been worn down by the elements into tiny fragments, smaller than 5 millimeters, that can harm fish and other wildlife" (CNN: "It's Not Just the Oceans).

2 ) "...micro-plastics in our soil, tap water, bottled water, beer and even in the air we breathe" (CNN: "It's Not Just the Oceans").

3 ) "...micro-plastics on land than there are in our oceans" (CNN: It's Not Just the Oceans").

 4 ) "There could be damage to proteins and DNA and things like that" (CNN: It's Not Just the Ocean).

5 ) "If we ingest the plastics, we may ingest the bacteria" (CNN: It's Not Just the Oceans").

Fish picture (Dr. Marcus Eriksen Gyres Institute) https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/from-fish-to-humans-a-microplastic-invasion-may-be-taking-a-toll/]]> 2019-03-15 14:44:43 UTC https://padlet.com/3361002/vytdlk59r1of/wish/341783145 The Great Pacific Garbage Patch * 3361002 https://padlet.com/3361002/vytdlk59r1of/wish/341784740 1 ) ¨The Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) is the largest of the five offshore plastic accumulation zones in the world’s oceans. It is located halfway between Hawaii and California" (The Ocean Cleanup: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch).

2 ) ¨The mass of the plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) was estimated to be approximately 80,000 tonnes , which is 4-16 times more than previous calculations. This weight is also equivalent to that of 500 Jumbo Jets" (The Ocean Cleanup: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch).

3 ) ¨A total of 1.8 trillion plastic pieces were estimated to be floating in the patch - a plastic count that is equivalent to 250 pieces of debris for every human in the world¨ (The Ocean Cleanup: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch).

4 ) ¨84% of samples contained toxic chemicals in excess¨ (The Ocean Cleanup: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch).

5 ) Marine life often mistake plastic as food, leading to malnutrition & death. Ocean plastic poses a risk  to their health,  behavior, & existence (The Ocean Cleanup: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch).

(https://rocean.com/blogs/rocean-blog/we-have-a-plastic-problem)]]> 2019-03-15 14:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/3361002/vytdlk59r1of/wish/341784740 Health & Plastic Bottles * 3361002 https://padlet.com/3361002/vytdlk59r1of/wish/343356937 1 ) ¨...micro-plastics found in 90% of bottled water" (The Guardian: WHO launches health review after micro-plastics found in 90% of bottled water).

2 ) ¨Researchers find levels of plastic fibers in popular bottled water brands could be twice as high as those found in tap water¨ (The Guardian: WHO launches health review after micro-plastics found in 90% of bottled water).

3 ) ¨an average of 325 plastic particles for every liter of water being sold¨ (The Guardian: WHO launches health review after micro-plastics found in 90% of bottled water).

4 ) “Plastic microfibers are easily airborne. Clearly that’s occurring not just outside but inside factories. It could come in from fans or the clothing being worn” (The Guardian: WHO launches health review after micro-plastics found in 90% of bottled water).

5 ) ¨finding plastic contamination in bottled water was problematic ´because people are paying a premium for these products´¨ (The Guardian: WHO launches health review after micro-plastics found in 90% of bottle water). 

(https://www.inuth.com/world/youve-been-drinking-microplastics-this-whole-time-all-thanks-to-bottled-water-brands/)]]> 2019-03-20 14:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/3361002/vytdlk59r1of/wish/343356937 Water as a Human Right * 3361002 https://padlet.com/3361002/vytdlk59r1of/wish/347241217 1 ) "Every 15 seconds a child dies because their water is not safe to drink " (Water.org).

2 ) "Children in poor environments often carry 1,000 parasitic worms in their bodies at any time" (Water.org).

3 ) "Lack of sanitation is the world’s biggest cause of infection" (http://wateringmalawi.org/global-water-poverty-facts/).

4 ) "At any given time, half of the world’s hospital beds are occupied by patients suffering from a water-related disease" (UNICEF/WHO: Progress on Drinking Water and Sanitation: Special Focus on Sanitation).

5 ) "Globally, 1.1 billion people do not have access to safe drinking water" (IRIN Humanitarian News and Analysis, In-Depth: Running Dry: The Humanitarian Impact of the Global Water Crisis6).

(https://rampages.us/shadin/2014/10/26/unit-2-paper-water-pollution-in-africa/]]> 2019-04-01 15:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/3361002/vytdlk59r1of/wish/347241217 Plastics & Marine Life 3361002 https://padlet.com/3361002/vytdlk59r1of/wish/347386266 1 ) "A recent study found that a quarter of fish at markets in California contained plastic in their guts, mostly in the form of plastic microfibers" (https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/campaigns/ocean_plastics/).

2 ) "In the ocean, plastic debris injures and kills fish, seabirds and marine mammals" (https://www.cleanwater.org/problem-marine-plastic-pollution).

3 ) "Marine plastic pollution has impacted at least 267 species worldwide" (https://www.cleanwater.org/problem-marine-plastic-pollution).

4 ) "The impacts include fatalities as a result of ingestion, starvation, suffocation, infection, drowning, and entanglement" (https://www.cleanwater.org/problem-marine-plastic-pollution).

5 ) "A recent study found that a quarter of fish at markets in California contained plastic in their guts, mostly in the form of plastic microfibers" (https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/campaigns/ocean_plastics/).

Turtle picture (Rich Carey/ Shutterstock) (https://oceana.org/blog/what-ocean-microplastics-are-really-made)
]]> 2019-04-01 20:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/3361002/vytdlk59r1of/wish/347386266 Health & Water * 3361002 https://padlet.com/3361002/vytdlk59r1of/wish/348925851 1 ) "If you don't drink enough water each day, you risk becoming dehydrated" (https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/how-much-water-should-you-drink).

2 ) "Studies show that even mild dehydration (1-3% of body weight) can impair many aspects of brain function" (https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-of-water#section2).

3 ) "By consuming the minimum recommendation of water, you’re helping your body function better and improving your overall health" (https://mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/water-essential-to-your-body).

4 ) "Dehydration can trigger headaches and migraines in some individuals" (https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-of-water#section3).

5 ) "Studies, ranging from children to the elderly, have shown that mild dehydration can impair mood, memory and brain performance" (https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-of-water#section2).

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