Global warming, ecological systems, nature and the environment are toxic. The danger to animals, sea creatures and other living things is the problem from plastic and micro-plastic waste that affects our world. Did you know that it affects human health as well?
Nowadays, news and problems regarding plastic waste and microplastics are continuously ongoing. Even though no serious human impacts have been reported, various chemical compounds in plastics can be dangerous and can affect in many ways, including to human health, If accumulating in large quantities. Lack of communication causes people to be unsupported because they have not seen the effects or consequences. Therefore has created a conceptual photography project [Conceptual Art] for communicate to people to know and be more interested in this through photos
The health effects with humans are as follows
- Pulmonary hemorrhage
- symptoms of enlarged liver
- Dizziness, fatigue, loss of balance, hearing, and vision problems that are not clear
- Neurological and hematopoietic disorders Affects the bone marrow mass
- Liver function with complications There is still a risk of liver cancer.
- Amnesia, hyperactivity
- Irritating to respiratory system Nasal irritation Nausea and vomiting, headache
- Skin symptoms, allergic reactions, dermatitis
- Chronic toxicity causing cancer
- Abnormal hormonal function
INVASION: Plastic waste and micro plastic project. Conceptual photography project on plastic and micro-plastic problems affecting humans. Photo work of Miss Sarinrut Amornpaiboon, student of Innovation Design
Health impact Source: Near-harmful plastic waste - Academic paper and Thai toxicology journal 2013
