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The problem with plastic An environmentally sound alternative to plastic

The problem with plastic An environmentally sound alternative to plastic. Judith A. Clerget RN, BSN, COHN-S MPH Student, Walden University 2009. Bisphenol A. What is Bisphenol A? A product found in some plastics (Brede, 2003).

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The problem with plastic An environmentally sound alternative to plastic

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  1. The problem with plastic An environmentally sound alternative to plastic Judith A. Clerget RN, BSN, COHN-S MPH Student, Walden University 2009

  2. Bisphenol A • What is Bisphenol A? • A product found in some plastics (Brede, 2003). • If a product contains Bisphenol A it will have a number “7” on it (Hatti, 2008). Brede, C., Fjeldal, P., Skjevrak, I. and Herikstad, H. (2003). Increased migration levels of bisphenol A from polycarbonate baby bottles after dishwashing, boiling and brushing. Food Additives and Contaminates, 29(7), 684-689. Retrieved July 28, 2009 from EBSCOhost http://web.ebscohost.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/ehost/pdf?vid=8&hid=105&sid=acbe4f0e-7c09-483e-99b1-99948ca4cb72%40sessionmgr110 Hatti, M. (2008). Bisphenol A: 6 questions and answers. MedicineNet. Retrieved July 16, 2009, from http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=88802

  3. Bisphenol A (continued) • It may cause behavioral and neurological problems in infants and smaller children if taken in very high doses(Bisphenol A, 2008). • It can be found in various plastic products (Hatti, 2008). Bisphenol A safety confirmed in final national toxicology program report (2008). Bisphenol A. Retrieved July 14, 2009, from http://www.bisphenol-a.org/whatsNew/20080905.html Hatti, M. (2008). Bisphenol A: 6 questions and answers. MedicineNet. Retrieved July 16, 2009, from http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=88802

  4. Human Health Effects of Plastic • 93% of 2,517, six year olds tested had Bisphenol A in their urine (MedicineNet, 2009). • 96% of adults tested had Bisphenol A in their urine (Hatti, 2008). • Hatti, M. (2008). Bisphenol A: 6 questions and answers. MedicineNet. Retrieved July 16, 2009, from http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=88802 • MedicineNet (2009). Plastic types, dangers of bisphenol a (BPA) and recycling plastics. Retrieved July 16, 2009, from http://www.medicinenet.com/plastic/page4.htm

  5. Human Health Effects (continued) • Genetic damage • Decreased neonate survival rates, • low birth weights, delayed growth, and an early puberty by mimicking the bodies own hormones (MedicineNet, 2009). • MedicineNet (2009). Plastic types, dangers of Bisphenol A (BPA) and recycling plastics. Retrieved July 16, 2009, from http://www.medicinenet.com/plastic/page4.htm

  6. Human Health Effects (continued) • Can be found in breast milk and passed to infants. • Increased risk of heart disease and diabetes (Culotta, 2009). • In a study conducted by C. Brede, 2003, if heated, boiled or agitated, Bisphenol A has a tendency to increase its release. Brede, C., Fjeldal, P., Skjevrak, I. and Herikstad, H. (2003). Increased migration levels of bisphenol A from polycarbonate baby bottles after dishwashing, boiling and brushing. Food Additives and Contaminates, 29(7), 684-689. Retrieved July 28, 2009 from EBSCOhost http://web.ebscohost.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/ehost/pdf?vid=8&hid=105&sid=acbe4f0e-7c09-483e-99b1-99948ca4cb72%40sessionmgr110 • Cullotta, K.A. (2009). Chicago bans bottles with BPA Plastic. The New York Times. Retrieved July 16, 2009, from   http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/14/us/14plastic.html

  7. Other Effects of Plastics • Animal Effects • Linked to diabetes and obesity in animals • Plant Effects • May interfere with the nitrogen at the roots • Wildlife Effects • Can harm fish over long periods of time. • Can also be found in our wastewaters. MedicineNet (2009). Plastic types, dangers of Bisphenol A (BPA) and recycling plastics. Retrieved July 16, 2009, from http://www.medicinenet.com/plastic/page4.htm

  8. Banning plastic bottles • Chicago banned the use of plastic bottles for children age 3 and under (Cullotta, 2009). • Glass bottles, especially for newborns and younger children, is recommended (FDA, 2009). • Cullotta, K.A. (2009). Chicago bans bottles with BPA Plastic. The New York Times. Retrieved July 16, 2009, from   http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/14/us/14plastic.html • FDA (2009). FDA statement on release of Bisphenol A (BPA) subcommittee report. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Retrieved July 15, 2009, from http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/2008/ucm116973.htm

  9. Banning of plastic bottles (continued) • On September 16, 2008, the Food and Drug Administration held an open meeting to discuss the effects of plastic on humans (FDA, 2008). • FDA (2008). Bisphenol A subcommittee of the science board to the food and drug administration; notice of meeting. Federal Register 73(159). Retrieved August 1, 2009 from http://www.fda.gov/OHRMS/DOCKETS/98fr/E8-18864.pdf

  10. How many water bottles do we use? Earth Policy Institute (EPI) (2006). Bottled water: pouring resources down the drain. Retrieved July 18, 2009, from http://www.earthpolicy.org/Updates/2006/Update51

  11. So where’s it all go? Most trash will end up in a landfill. Indiana has seven landfills, two of which are major. They are located in Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski, and Starke counties. Landfills in Northwest Indiana (2003). Retrieved July 10, 2009, from http://www.iun.edu/~environw/landfills.html

  12. Landfills • 4 Main components to a Landfill • A bottom liner (much like a liner in a pool) • A leachate collection system (a drainage system) • A cover (usually made of dirt or clay) • A natural hydro geological setting (the correct soil is needed) • Landfills in Northwest Indiana (2003). Retrieved July 10, 2009, from http://www.iun.edu/~environw/landfills.html

  13. Recycling and Landfills • The waste that is taken to landfills has steadily • increased over the years. • From 1990 to 2000, our landfills received an • increase of 81 million tons of trash per year. • This equals to about 221 million tons of trash in the • year 2000. • Since 2000 we have see a decrease in landfill trash and an increase in recycling. • Landfills in Northwest Indiana (2003). Retrieved July 10, 2009, from http://www.iun.edu/~environw/landfills.html

  14. Landfills • There are two major landfills in Northwest Indiana. • We have 13 different types of soil in Indiana. They are all very wet and porous. Soil good for farming, not for landfills. • Do landfills leak? For every 10 acre landfill, about 0.2-10 gallons of potentially toxic liquid will leak out per day. • When Bisphenol A is heated, like in a landfill when it gets hot, it leaches out about 55 times faster. Landfills in Northwest Indiana (2003). Retrieved July 10, 2009, from http://www.iun.edu/~environw/landfills.html

  15. Goals of recycling • Clean air • Clean water • Clean earth Kentucky Association for Environmental Association (2009). Retrieved July 1, 2009 from http://kentuckyassociationforenvironmentaleducation.org/?p=174

  16. Important facts about recycling plastic • California is not recycling their plastic bottles. • It is estimated that there are over 1 billion bottles not being recycled on a yearly basis. • This adds up to a lot of bottles going into the trash. • Many products can be made from recycled plastic, including clothing and home interior products • State of California, Department of Conservation (2003). Report: Surge in bottled water popularity threatens environment. News report cites potential crisis as billions of water bottles tossed in trash. Retrieved July 16, 2009, from http://www.consrv.ca.gov/index/news/2003/

  17. Lafayette’s Recycling Program • Plastic: Lafayette and West Lafayette will not accept #7 plastic. They only accept lesser grades of plastic. • Paper of all types. • Clear, brown, and green glass. • Tin and aluminum cans. • Used oils and car batteries. • Landfills in Northwest Indiana (2003). Retrieved July 10, 2009, from http://www.iun.edu/~environw/landfills.html • Lafayette Online (2009). Lafayette and West Lafayette Recycling. Retrieved July 9, 2009,from http://www.lafayette-online.com/resources/recycle/

  18. Battle Ground’s Recycling Program Battle Ground has been recycling for some time. I propose we go one step further. NO PLASTIC BOTTLES! How can we make this happen? Drink from fountains or paper cups, or better yet, reusable glasses or cups.

  19. Math Lesson • 3 cans or bags of trash each week for a family of four. 52 weeks a year. 14 years old • How many bags of trash has your family put into a landfill since you were born? • 3 x 52 x 14 = 2,184 bags/cans of trash since you were born! Mr. Clerget’s Math Class (2009)

  20. How can I become more involved? • School: Start a program where everyone uses • Paper cups, drinks from the fountain or has a reusable glass or cup from home. • Home: If you don’t recycle, START TODAY! • Community: If you need to recycle something and the place you are at does not have recycling, ask them if you can help them start a program.

  21. “Save the Air, Save the Water, and Save the Earth Day” • Buy a travel cup with a lid. (Save your money, do the laundry, cut the grass for it) • Be ready to bring it, and your ideas, to school for a “Save the Air, Save the Water, and Save the Earth Day”. • Decorating and labeling of your travel mugs/cups will take place. Bring earth friendly pictures. • These will be kept at school and will be used during lunch time and during after school programs.

  22. Reusable ECO Canteens • ECO CANTEEN’s $9.99 each and they never go to the landfill! ECO canteen (2009). Retrieved July 1, 2009 from https://www.ecocanteen.com/ver8/index.asp

  23. Challenges • Remembering • Organize your trash: Paper Plastic Glass Paper • Easier to throw it away: Every time you put something in the trash, think about where it goes! Photo retrieved from: Indiana Living Green. A Hoosiers Guide to a Sustainable Lifestyle. Retrieved July 1, 2009 from http://indianalivinggreen.com/

  24. Rewards • Clean environment • Less possible health effects. • Contribution to self, community, and the world. • Clean water to drink and swim in.

  25. Conclusions • Recycle • No more plastic bottles • Set an example • Be a leader, take it a step further • Cleaner environment, healthier • people and wildlife Llanos, M. (2005). Plastic bottles pile up as mountains of waste. msnbc U.S. News. Retrieved on August 1, 2009 from http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5279230/

  26. Websites Earth Policy Institute (2009). Building an economy for the earth. Retrieved July 1, 2009 from http://www.earth-policy.org/ ECO canteen (2009). Retrieved July 1, 2009 from https://www.ecocanteen.com/ver8/index.asp Indiana Living Green. A Hoosiers Guide to a Sustainable Lifestyle. Retrieved July 1, 2009 from http://indianalivinggreen.com/ Kentucky Association for Environmental Association (2009). Retrieved July 1, 2009 from http://kentuckyassociationforenvironmentaleducation.org/?p=174 North America Plastic Recycling Network. (2009) Retrieved July 1, 2009 from http://www.recyclingplasticwaste.com/cgibin/results.cgi?at=000001&kw=%20North%20American%20Plastic%20Recycling%20Network

  27. References • Bisphenol A safety confirmed in final national toxicology program report (2008). Bisphenol A. Retrieved July 14, 2009, from http://www.bisphenol-a.org/whatsNew/20080905.html • Brede, C., Fjeldal, P., Skjevrak, I. and Herikstad, H. (2003). Increased migration levels of bisphenol A from polycarbonate baby bottles after dishwashing, boiling and brushing. Food Additives and Contaminates, 29(7), 684-689. Retrieved July 28, 2009 from EBSCOhost http://web.ebscohost.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/ehost/pdf?vid=8&hid=105&sid=acbe4f0e-7c09-483e-99b1-99948ca4cb72%40sessionmgr110 • Cullotta, K.A. (2009). Chicago bans bottles with BPA Plastic. The New York Times. Retrieved July 16, 2009, from   http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/14/us/14plastic.html

  28. References (continued) • Earth Policy Institute (EPI) (2006). Bottled water: pouring resources down the drain. Retrieved July 18, 2009, from http://www.earthpolicy.org/Updates/2006/Update51 • FDA (2009). FDA statement on release of Bisphenol A (BPA) subcommittee report. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Retrieved July 15, 2009, from http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/2008/ucm116973.htm • FDA (2008). Bisphenol A subcommittee of the science board to the food and drug administration; notice of meeting. Federal Register 73(159). Retrieved August 1, 2009 from http://www.fda.gov/OHRMS/DOCKETS/98fr/E8-18864.pdf • Hatti, M. (2008). Bisphenol A: 6 questions and answers. MedicineNet. Retrieved July 16, 2009, from http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=88802

  29. References (continued) • Landfills in Northwest Indiana (2003). Retrieved July 10, 2009, from http://www.iun.edu/~environw/landfills.html • Lafayette Online (2009). Lafayette and West Lafayette Recycling. Retrieved July 9, 2009,from http://www.lafayette-online.com/resources/recycle/ • Llanos, M. (2005). Plastic bottles pile up as mountains of waste. msnbc U.S. News. Retrieved on August 1, 2009 from http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5279230/ • MedicineNet (2009). Plastic types, dangers of bisphenol a (BPA) and recycling plastics. Retrieved July 16, 2009, from http://www.medicinenet.com/plastic/page4.htm • State of California, Department of Conservation (2003). Report: Surge in bottled water popularity threatens environment. News report cites potential crisis as billions of water bottles tossed in trash. Retrieved July 16, 2009, from http://www.consrv.ca.gov/index/news/2003/

  30. “Think Before You Drink”!!!! http://greenupgrader.com/3258/plastic-bottle-facts-make-you-think-before-you-drink/ Plastic bottle facts make you think before you drink (2008). GreenUp Grader. Retrieved on July, 1, 2009 from

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