How Plastic in Bodies is Impacting Our Health
It's not just in our oceans and landfills; it's in us. And the health implications are just beginning to be understood.
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The Hidden Health Risks of Microplastics
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The science is clear: microscopic plastic particles are not just in our oceans; they are inside all of us. Understanding the health implications is the first step toward protecting yourself and your family.
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Widespread Human Contamination: Researchers have confirmed the presence of microplastics in nearly every part of the human body. These particles have been found in our blood, lungs, heart tissue, and even our brains.
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A Six-Fold Increase in Exposure: Global consumption of microplastics has skyrocketed since the 1990s. The primary sources are common items like plastic packaging, contaminated seafood, and even dust from synthetic clothing and carpets.
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It is estimated each person ingests about 5 grams of plastic every single week - the equivalent weight of a credit card.
How Microplastics Impact Your Health
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Initial research reveals several alarming health risks associated with internal plastic contamination.
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Chronic Inflammation & "Plasticosis": Your body recognizes these plastic particles as foreign invaders, triggering a constant, low-grade inflammatory response. Scientists have even coined the term "plasticosis" to describe this condition.
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Drastically Increased Heart Attack & Stroke Risk: A landmark 2024 study discovered that individuals with microplastics lodged in the plaque in their arteries had a 4.5-times greater risk of suffering a heart attack, stroke, or death.
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Links to Brain Health and Dementia: Emerging research shows a strong correlation between plastic exposure and neurological conditions, with some studies finding up to 10 times more plastic in the brains of individuals who had dementia.
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Exposure to Toxic Chemicals: Plastics act like sponges for harmful, "endocrine-disrupting chemicals" such as BPA, phthalates, and PFAS. When these particles enter your body, they can leach these toxins, which may lead to metabolic disorders, fertility issues, and even cancer.
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Reducing your daily exposure to plastic is no longer just an environmental choice—it's a critical decision for your personal health and well-being.
The Solution
A Simple, Powerful Choice
You can't avoid all plastics, but you can take a significant step to reduce your exposure and your environmental footprint. Our compostable bags offer a safe, natural alternative to the plastic bags that contaminate our food and our bodies.
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Introducing CompostBio: The bag that’s as natural as your food. We believe the journey to wellness deserves to be pure from start to finish. That’s why our bags are made from 100% natural corn starch, not fossil fuels.
Zero Plastic
Our 100% natural corn starch material doesn't shed plastic particles. Your food stays as clean as nature intended.
From Planet, Back to Plant
Our bags are certified to be commercially compostable, designed to become nutrient-rich soil in an industrial facility.
Toxin-Free
No harmful chemicals found in conventional plastics. Just pure, plant based material.
