Saturday, September 25, 2021
A quick reminder that we all are facing constant challenges each day. Sometimes a little silliness, honestly and kindness can make a big impact, be it on yourself or someone else. It is very important to clear your thoughts from stress and negativity. Talk to a friend, watch a movie, read your favourite book. Find your instant mood lifter!
Plastic is everywhere and a lot of it ends up in ocean. Plastic is one of the most prevalent type of marine debris found in our oceans and lakes. Plastic debris can come in all shapes and sizes, but those that are less than five millimeters in length (or about the size of a sesame seed) are called microplastics.
Microplastics are found everywhere - your detergents, arctic snow, table salt and even your poop!
Why are they harmful?
One of the main uses of microplastics is in agriculture. Microplastics are used to slowly release active ingredients like pesticides. They improve the crop yield and thus reduces the use of active ingredients. However since they are made up of plastic, the capsule accumulate after use and degrades the health of the soil.
Microplastics are also used in detergents in order to hold up the fragrance. The small capsules hold up the fragrance from evaporating and transfer them to the clothes as they are washed and worn. However as the capsules are broken, the small plastics go into the drain along with water, blocking the drainage system and eventually harming aquatic ecosystems.
Before the European Union microplastic ban goes into effect in 2022, Calyxia, a Paris-based startup, has developed new microcapsules that are biodegradable and is scaling up production. In third-party tests, the startup claims that the new microcapsules fully degraded, leaving only oxygen and CO2. The capsules also improve performance, so the companies can use even less of the active ingredients, thus saving costs. In tests, Calyxia also found that its products fully biodegrade at water treatment plants.
Calyxia Cofounder and CEO, Jamie Walters, grew up in coal mining areas of Europe. His father was a coal miner, his grandfather was a coal miner, his uncle was a coal miner and he was also expected to be a coal miner. However eventually the coal mining sites were shut down because they were not good and friendly for the environment. It was not a viable way of living and Jamie always wanted to rebuild the industry, moving forward in a more sustainable way.
See you next Saturday, until then have a great weekend :)
Cheers!
Some things that you may find interesting-
Article: The danger of the internet turning money into a game.
Must Watch: Elliptical Pool Table
Song I am listening to: Beautiful by Bazzi feat Camila Cabello
Thought of the week: "It's okay if things are hard sometimes. You can still be a good person and have a really good life."
Thread: Poor Economics
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