Plastic is not very reactive. This property makes it generally not directly harmful to organic health, but also notoriously slow to decompose, causing huge amounts of pollution. I think it's misleading to compare it to asbestos.

[-] Maxxie@lemmy.blahaj.zone 14 points 14 hours ago

From what I gather, asbestos is also very stable and not reactive. Asbestosis is caused by tiny fibers physically tearing your lungs.

It's unlikely that plastic is as dangerous (we'd seen it by now) but its buildup can likewise cause some condition.

[-] Landless2029@lemmy.world 4 points 12 hours ago

Microplastics gathering in the brain. Most of which come from tires not food containers.

[-] kofe@lemmy.world 4 points 13 hours ago

Such as increased rates of infertility iirc

[-] werefreeatlast@lemmy.world 1 points 13 hours ago

Just waiting for 3D printing fumes and SLA resin to be under the radar.

[-] affiliate@lemmy.world 24 points 1 day ago

they already are

[-] chemicalprophet@lemm.ee 7 points 17 hours ago

And we keep ramping up production because… Capitalism!

[-] Wanderer@lemm.ee 43 points 1 day ago

God: "I'll make a wonder material. Fire proof. Strong. Insulating. Just dig it up from the ground. Common a fuck. Waterproof."

"Then they can all get cancer the cunts"

"Okay I'm done shit posting for now. Where's that big tittie blonde gone"

[-] deegeese@sopuli.xyz 189 points 1 day ago

It is a fantastically useful material, except for all the mesothelioma.

[-] Hazmatastic@lemm.ee 21 points 1 day ago

"If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be entitled to compensation..."

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[-] GraniteM@lemmy.world 75 points 1 day ago

Treat your taste kindly with KENT, the cigarette with the NEW Micronite filter!

^^Micronite ^^is ^^asbestos.

[-] umbrella@lemmy.ml 7 points 15 hours ago

turbocancer sticks!

now with better flavour!

[-] FoolishObserver@lemmy.world 6 points 15 hours ago

Oi, Kent! Oi, Kent! Cancer's here, some there, it's every-fuckin'-where!!

[-] MonkeMischief@lemmy.today 4 points 13 hours ago

I love seeing Ted Lasso jokes in the wild. :D

[-] zyratoxx@lemm.ee 53 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Oh oh, I've got one too. It's not containing Asbestos but Thorium (or Radium respectively) tho.

"Doramad radioactive toothpaste"

"Creates natural freshness in the mouth!"

"Special biological healing effects by radium rays. A thousand times medically prescribed and recommended."

"What does Doramad do? Through its radioactivity, it increases the defenses of teeth and gums. The cells are charged with a new vigorous life energy, which inhibits bacteria in their destructive ability. Hence the exquisite prevention and healing effect on gum diseases. Polishes enamel to the softest shiny white. Prevents tartar approach. Good foam, new taste, pleasant, mild and refreshing. Use extensively."

Quick disclaimer: The last two quotes can be found on Wikipedia but they are not backed up with sources.

[-] Bougie_Birdie@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 12 hours ago

You know what, their claim about odour being caused by bacteria, and bacteria being damaged by radiation is on point.

I'm sure you'll have some odour when your mouth turns into a giant weeping sore though

[-] nossaquesapao 9 points 15 hours ago

It's because of that kind of thing that I'm always skeptical of startups bringing new and shiny things, that weren't properly studied or tested, and promising to revolutionize something.

[-] NikkiDimes@lemmy.world 2 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago)

Hey, how about that somewhat rushed mrna vaccine 😅

To be fair, fuck getting covid, plus there was significant related research, so I'm vaccinated...but also...👀

[-] werefreeatlast@lemmy.world 3 points 13 hours ago

Weapons grade teeth.....you should only have 20 teeth left at adulthood to safely use this product with a 90% chance of having no chain reaction events.

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[-] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 109 points 1 day ago

I had to reinsulate my attic a few years ago and I found about five different types of insulation up there (I have an old house) ... I had to do a bunch of research on this stuff and figure out what I had ... thankfully I was ok but I found this in my search online

[-] Monzcarro@feddit.uk 6 points 14 hours ago

Our house is about 150 years old and we dug down to the dirt floor in one of the downstairs rooms. We found suspicious white bits, and had to send a sample off. Luckily it came back clear. It was unlikely anyway, as asbestos wasn't in widespread use here in the 19th century.

However, we do have corrugated asbestos roofing on our "scullery" but it's in one piece so can be left until we renovate that part, then disposed of safely. It's pretty common to find it on sheds and outbuildings here.

[-] Honytawk@lemmy.zip 13 points 1 day ago

But like, why asbestos?

Why can't they shovel sand or dirt or something?

[-] Olhonestjim@lemmy.world 13 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago)

To make people believe it was safe. They knew it wasn't, so they manipulated public opinion with marketing stunts.

"Of course it's safe! Look how safe it is! It's fun for the whole family! What do you think we are, monsters?"

[-] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 2 points 12 hours ago

When in fact yes ... yes they were monsters ... and there are monsters still around us today

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[-] AFKBRBChocolate@lemmy.world 48 points 1 day ago

My dad was a contractor and he had a big sheet of it in the garage that was leftover from some job. It looked kind of like a sheet of drywall, but was grey and rougher. I used to take it into the back yard with a little blow torch and and lay on it while I melted metal things. I was probably ten to twelve at the time.

It was a different time.