Wie es da reinkommt ist schon kurios, nämlich dadurch, dass dieses schwarze Küchenplastik häufig aus altem Elektroschrott hergestellt wird, der eben diesen Stoff enthält. Hier der Link zur Studie 2/3 https://t.co/BiBCx6LVY2 https://t.co/qkR6ZQ8ky6
From e-waste to living space: Flame retardants contaminating household items add to concern about plastic recycling.
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The collective discourse reflects a general agreement that the study raises important health concerns, with posts emphasizing how black plastics from recycled e-waste often contain hazardous flame retardants. The tone varies from cautious curiosity to alarm, exemplified by comments about food safety risks and calls for more scrutiny, indicating high interest and potential for meaningful impact on consumer behavior and regulations.
Most discussions acknowledge the concerns raised by the study about harmful flame retardants in household plastics, suggesting partial but cautious agreement.
Many posts highlight the relevance of the topic, especially the health risks associated with black plastics, indicating high interest.
Discussions include references to corrections, potential health implications, and links to further research, showing active engagement.
The widespread sharing of links, corrections, and reactions to the study suggest these discussions are influencing awareness and concern about plastic safety.
Abstract in brief
- Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) and organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs) are widely used in electronics to prevent fires, but they pose serious health risks, including cancer and hormonal disruptions.
- A study analyzed 203 black plastic household products in the U.S. and found that 85% contained harmful flame retardants, with concentrations reaching up to 22,800 mg/kg.
- Products made from styrene-based plastics (common in electronics) had significantly higher levels of flame retardants compared to those made from polypropylene and nylon, raising concerns about potential exposure through everyday items like kitchen utensils.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky@WeiseFranklin @NicholasFlorko É por isso que eu preparo todos os meus alimentos, 100% orgânicos! Com meu jogo de panelas teflon e meus utensílios de plástico preto
From e-waste to living space: Flame retardants contaminating household items add to concern about plastic recycling https://t.co/S3gsN3NSge https://t.co/zL7c4NqOWD
Paper linked from article on black plastics and BFRs / OPFRs: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... -> pdf.sciencedirectassets.com/271852/1-s2.... examples and tables from paper:
From e-waste to living space: Flame retardants contaminating household items add to concern about plastic recycling www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Tiens une étude qui a reçu beaucoup de couverture médiatique récemment: "From e-waste to living space: Flame retardants contaminating household items add to concern about plastic recycling" www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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From e-waste to living space: Flame retardants contaminating household items add to concern about plastic recycling. Posted by Lionel Waldo DeCuir https://t.co/WyQfOPa0pt
Link to the original study (now corrected) that generated headline warnings on exposure to flame retardants in food containers or kitchen utensils made with recycled black plastics. https://t.co/asFfOqIYf5 https://t.co/i3SDa3Gymk
Corrigendum to ‘From e-waste to living space: Flame retardants contaminating household items add to concern about plastic recycling’ [Chemosphere 365 (2024) 143319] https://t.co/lu52mjAPSi https://t.co/xdROviU5Yc
@zaruk @the_firebreak Nobody has 'retracted' the research (Doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143319). A small correction has been posted (Doi:0.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143903) but the conclusions remain unchanged. Nobody needs, or wants, hazardous persistent organic pollutants in their spatulas or toys. https://t.co/Y0JJnGMEvs
Scientists From ‘Black Kitchen Plastic’ Study Correct Major Error When a new paper appeared in the journal Chemosphere this fall, it sparked a web-wide panic. The paper, titled "From e-waste to living space: Flame retardants contaminating household items add to concern about plastic recycling,"…
Tiens une étude qui a reçu beaucoup de couverture médiatique récemment: "From e-waste to living space: Flame retardants contaminating household items add to concern about plastic recycling" www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Corrigendum to ‘From e-waste to living space: Flame retardants contaminating household items add to concern about plastic recycling’ [Chemosphere 365 (2024) 143319]
Have you heard about black plastics containing banned toxic chemicals? A study found that 70% of black-colored plastics tested contain banned toxic chemicals. [The study was updated on December 15 to correct a math error] Read the study at: https://t.co/msjfFeOCQU? #iHeardSTL https://t.co/FpaGnnUCO9
Apparently there's a typo in the report "From e-waste to living space: Flame retardants contaminating household items add to concern about plastic recycling" many were talking about in regards to black plastic in spatulas, toys etc. nationalpost.com/news/canada/... (h/t bsky.app/profile/rive...)
New research discovered that black #plastics found in kitchen utensils, toys, and more may be contaminated with #hazardous materials that cause health concerns. #Pollution https://t.co/uGbXK0gMaP
RT @cackerman21: From e-waste to living space: Flame retardants contaminating household items add to concern about plastic recycling https…
From e-waste to living space: Flame retardants contaminating household items add to concern about plastic recycling https://t.co/KnFYHfUo2j #BlackPlastic https://t.co/zHeNL9AZPH
@FredsFarm247 https://t.co/8vgJ5dDQTm
From e-waste to living space: Flame retardants contaminating household items add to concern about plastic recycling https://t.co/EFofUTpMjz https://t.co/2bJzpPvKAA
RT @DrLutzBoehm: Wie es da reinkommt ist schon kurios, nämlich dadurch, dass dieses schwarze Küchenplastik häufig aus altem Elektroschrott…
@gwhuber2 Speaking of food contact materials, that paper on black plastics containing flame retardants has freaked out many of my colleagues at the lab (I am reserving judgement until I have time to read the paper carefully). Any thoughts? https://t.co/ZYOB67inDe
RT @ygjumi: From e-waste to living space: Flame retardants contaminating household items add to concern about plastic recycling https://t.c…
RT @ygjumi: From e-waste to living space: Flame retardants contaminating household items add to concern about plastic recycling https://t.c…
RT @ygjumi: From e-waste to living space: Flame retardants contaminating household items add to concern about plastic recycling https://t.c…
RT @ygjumi: From e-waste to living space: Flame retardants contaminating household items add to concern about plastic recycling https://t.c…
RT @ygjumi: From e-waste to living space: Flame retardants contaminating household items add to concern about plastic recycling https://t.c…
@WeiseFranklin @NicholasFlorko É por isso que eu preparo todos os meus alimentos, 100% orgânicos! Com meu jogo de panelas teflon e meus utensílios de plástico preto
From e-waste to living space: Flame retardants contaminating household items add to concern about plastic recycling https://t.co/S3gsN3NSge https://t.co/zL7c4NqOWD
RT @DrLutzBoehm: Wie es da reinkommt ist schon kurios, nämlich dadurch, dass dieses schwarze Küchenplastik häufig aus altem Elektroschrott…
RT @DrLutzBoehm: Wie es da reinkommt ist schon kurios, nämlich dadurch, dass dieses schwarze Küchenplastik häufig aus altem Elektroschrott…
RT @DrLutzBoehm: Wie es da reinkommt ist schon kurios, nämlich dadurch, dass dieses schwarze Küchenplastik häufig aus altem Elektroschrott…
RT @DrLutzBoehm: Wie es da reinkommt ist schon kurios, nämlich dadurch, dass dieses schwarze Küchenplastik häufig aus altem Elektroschrott…
RT @DrLutzBoehm: Wie es da reinkommt ist schon kurios, nämlich dadurch, dass dieses schwarze Küchenplastik häufig aus altem Elektroschrott…
RT @DrLutzBoehm: Wie es da reinkommt ist schon kurios, nämlich dadurch, dass dieses schwarze Küchenplastik häufig aus altem Elektroschrott…
RT @DrLutzBoehm: Wie es da reinkommt ist schon kurios, nämlich dadurch, dass dieses schwarze Küchenplastik häufig aus altem Elektroschrott…
RT @DrLutzBoehm: Wie es da reinkommt ist schon kurios, nämlich dadurch, dass dieses schwarze Küchenplastik häufig aus altem Elektroschrott…
RT @DrLutzBoehm: Wie es da reinkommt ist schon kurios, nämlich dadurch, dass dieses schwarze Küchenplastik häufig aus altem Elektroschrott…
Wie es da reinkommt ist schon kurios, nämlich dadurch, dass dieses schwarze Küchenplastik häufig aus altem Elektroschrott hergestellt wird, der eben diesen Stoff enthält. Hier der Link zur Studie 2/3 https://t.co/BiBCx6LVY2 https://t.co/qkR6ZQ8ky6
From e-waste to living space: Flame retardants contaminating household items add to concern about plastic recycling. https://t.co/6kI29trptZ https://t.co/NGNebFlLSI
From e-waste to living space: Flame retardants contaminating household items add to concern about plastic recycling www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
flame-retardant #polymer additives not just used in electronics materials, but in all applications, esp. #building #materials to make them safer in fire events #health #safety --- From e-waste to living space: Flame retardants contaminating household... https://t.co/f37Kt51Yw2
Paper linked from article on black plastics and BFRs / OPFRs: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... -> pdf.sciencedirectassets.com/271852/1-s2.... examples and tables from paper:
Anyone w/ domain knowledge have thoughts on the food-safety dangers from black plastic laid out by this study? pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39271080/ People Are Tossing [Black] Plastic Cooking Utensils After a New (Disturbing) Study | The Kitchn www.thekitchn.com/black-plasti...
From e-waste to living space: Flame retardants contaminating household items add to concern about plastic recycling https://t.co/Kq8lK04a9R