Pilipinas, kabilang sa mga bansang may pinakamaraming microplastic ingestion | 24 Oras
Summary
TLDRThe Philippines is one of the countries with the highest incidents of microplastic ingestion, according to a study by Cornell University. Microplastics, which are tiny plastic particles smaller than 5 mm, are often consumed through aquatic sources like fish and seafood. In the Philippines, 100% of oysters tested were found to contain microplastics. While human consumption rates of microplastics in the country are still unmeasured, experts warn of the potential health risks, such as infections and intestinal inflammation. The report stresses reducing plastic use and enacting laws to fund further research.
Takeaways
- 🌍 The Philippines is among the countries with the highest incidence of microplastic ingestion, along with Malaysia and Indonesia.
- 🔬 Researchers from Cornell University in the United States found that microplastics are small plastic particles less than 5 mm in size, often coming from aquatic sources like fish and shellfish.
- 📊 Indonesia tops the list as the highest consumer of microplastics, ingesting up to 15 grams per month, while the Philippines and Malaysia are also highlighted.
- 🐟 A study involving 300 oysters from various markets across the Philippines found 100% of the samples tested positive for microplastics.
- 🌏 The World Bank estimates that the Philippines consumes up to 163 million pieces of plastic sachets daily, contributing to approximately 2.3 million tons of plastic waste.
- 🚮 Only 28% of plastic resin is recognized to be consumed by microplastics, indicating a significant portion of plastic waste is not accounted for.
- 🌬️ Microplastics can be inhaled through the air, ingested through food, or absorbed through the skin, potentially causing health issues.
- 🏥 Health effects of microplastics include causing infections due to cell or organ damage, and inflammation of the intestinal lining.
- 🌱 Experts suggest reducing plastic use and adopting green thinking to mitigate the impact of microplastics.
- 🏛️ There is a call for legislation to allocate funds for more in-depth research on microplastics to better understand and address the issue.
Q & A
What is the main concern discussed in the transcript regarding the Philippines?
-The main concern is the high incidence of microplastic ingestion in the Philippines, which is among the top countries globally for this issue.
What are microplastics and why are they a concern?
-Microplastics are small plastic particles less than 5 mm in size, such as fibers, fragments, or granules that come from degraded plastics. They are a concern because they can be ingested by humans and wildlife, potentially causing health problems.
Which countries, besides the Philippines, are mentioned as having high microplastic ingestion rates?
-Malaysia and Indonesia are also mentioned as having high microplastic ingestion rates, along with the Philippines.
What is the source of most ingested microplastics according to the transcript?
-Most ingested microplastics are believed to come from aquatic sources, such as fish and shellfish.
What was the finding from the study conducted by researchers from Cornell University in the United States?
-The study found that the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia are among the top three countries in the world with the highest incidence of microplastic ingestion.
What was the result of the study involving 300 oysters from various markets in the Philippines?
-The study found that 100% of the oysters examined were positive for microplastics.
What does the World Bank estimate the daily consumption of sachets in the Philippines to be?
-The World Bank estimates that the Philippines consumes up to 163 million pieces of sachets daily.
What are the potential health effects of microplastic ingestion mentioned in the transcript?
-Potential health effects include infections due to cell or organ damage, and inflammation of the intestinal lining.
What is the advice given by experts to reduce the risk of microplastic ingestion?
-Experts advise reducing the use of plastics and adopting green thinking, as well as the need for legislation to allocate funds for more in-depth research on the issue.
What is the estimated percentage of plastic resin that is consumed in the form of microplastics?
-It is estimated that only 28% of the plastic resin is recognized as being consumed in the form of microplastics.
How can microplastics be ingested besides through food?
-Microplastics can also be ingested through air and water consumption.
Outlines
🌍 Microplastic Ingestion in the Philippines
The video discusses the alarming issue of microplastic ingestion, highlighting the Philippines as one of the countries with the highest incidence of this problem. Microplastics are defined as plastic particles smaller than 5mm, often originating from the degradation of larger plastic materials. A study from Cornell University in the United States has identified the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia as the top three countries with the highest microplastic ingestion rates. The primary sources of these microplastics are believed to be aquatic, such as fish and shellfish. The video also mentions a study involving 100 fish samples from various markets across the Philippines, all of which tested positive for microplastics. The World Bank estimates that the Philippines consumes approximately 163 million sachets daily, contributing to about 2.3 million tons of plastic waste annually. The potential health effects of microplastic ingestion include infections and inflammation due to cell or organ damage. The video concludes with a call for reduced plastic use and the need for legislation to support further research into the issue.
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Keywords
💡Microplastic Ingestion
💡Plastic Waste
💡Aquatic Sources
💡Talaba (Oyster)
💡Cornell University Study
💡Inflammation
💡World Bank
💡Green Thinking
💡Plastic Resin
💡Health Risks
Highlights
The Philippines is one of the countries with the highest incidents of microplastic ingestion.
Microplastics enter the body through various means, including food and air.
A study by Cornell University found the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia to have the highest microplastic ingestion rates.
Microplastics are plastic particles smaller than 5 mm, including fiber fragments and granules.
Most ingested plastic particles come from aquatic sources like fish and seafood.
Indonesia, identified as the top consumer of microplastics, ingests up to 15 grams per month.
In the Philippines, there is no study yet measuring human consumption of microplastics.
Researchers collected 300 oysters from various markets in the Philippines and found 100% positive for microplastics.
The World Bank estimates the Philippines consumes about 163 million sachets daily, contributing to 2.3 million tons of plastic waste.
Only 28% of plastic resins are recognized and recycled in the Philippines.
Microplastics can also be inhaled, posing additional health risks.
Ingestion or inhalation of microplastics can cause infections and damage to cells and organs.
Microplastics can lead to inflammation of the intestinal lining.
Experts advise reducing plastic use and adopting green thinking to mitigate risks.
There is a need for legislation to fund deeper studies on microplastic effects.
Transcripts
kabilang ang Pilipinas sa mga bansang
may pinakamaraming insidente ng
microplastic ingestion o pagpasok sa
katawan ng
microplastics Paano ba itong nangyayari
at ano-ano ang mga epekto nito nakatutok
si Mariz
Umali ika nga ng kasabihan ang basurang
itinapon mo babalik din sayo pero Sa
tindi ng polusyon ngayon ang basurang
itinapon mo kakainin mo sa pag-aaral
kasi na ginawa ng mga researcher ng
cornel University sa America lumalabas
na kabilang ang Pilipinas Malaysia at
Indonesia sa tatlong bansa sa buong
mundo na may pinakamataas na insidente
ng microplastic ingestion o yung
pumapasok na microplastic sa katawan ng
tao ang microplastic ay mga plastic
particles na mas maliit kaysa sa 5 mm
gaya ng mga fiber fragment o granule na
nalilikha agag nadurog ang mga plastic
kung sa karamihan sa mga pumapasok na
plastic particle ay galing daw sa
aquatic sources gaya ng isda at lamang
daga 100 at siam na bansaang kasama sa
pag-aaral kung saan napag-alamang ang
Indonesia na siyang top Consumer ng
microplastic ay nakakakain ng aabot sa
15 gramo ng microplastic kada buwan dito
raw sa Pilipinas wala pang pag-aaral na
sumusukat sa human consumption ng
microplastic pero hindi raw
nangangahulugang Dapat itong
ipagsawalang bahala nangolekta kami ng
300 na talaba sa iba't ibang palengke sa
buong Pilipinas sa sa buong Luzon at
saka Visayas at nakita namin na 100% o o
lahat ng talaba na na aming tiningnan ay
positibo sa microplastics yung mga
ganitong klase ng ebidensya nagsasabi na
sa atin na kailangan siguro na nating
mag-worry base sa tantya ng World Bank
ang Pilipinas ay kumokonsumo ng aabot sa
163 million na piraso ng sache kada araw
at nakakadagdag daw ito sa aabot sa 2.3
milyong tonelada ng plastic waste na
napo-promote
po ba na 28% lamang ng mga plastic resin
na ito ang
nare-recognize kumain dun sa
microplastics Pwede rin daw siyang
malanghap sa hangin ang pagkain o
paglanghap ng microplastics may hindi
magandang epekto sa kalusugan pwedeng
mag-cause ng infection dahil nagkakaroon
ng sugat yung mga cells o nagkakaroon ng
sugat yung yung mga organs may nakita
silang Mga posibleng effect sa ating
intestinal lining doon sa mismong loob
nung ating bituka dahil ah pag ang
plastic ay pumunta doon nagkakaroon ng
tinatawag na inflammation ibig sabihin
ba mamamaga yung bituka paalala ng mga
eksperto bawasan ang paggamit ng plastic
o magkaroon ng green thinking kailangan
din daw ng batas na maglalaan ng pondo
para sa mas malalimang pag-aaral nito
para sa GM integrated news Mariz Umali
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