Plastics - they're an inescapable part of modern consumption. However, given their lingering nature and organic chemical structure, they have become a persistent issue that impacts both ecological wellbeing and human health.
Although exposure to plastic toxins is likely inevitable in contemporary times, I believe that is important that people are able to live without worrying about the risk of encountering health issues arising from plastic usage.
I envision a world where that everyone is be able to enjoy food and drink while being minimally exposed to plastic-associated toxins.
In order to approach such a world, manufacturers could shift away from plastic towards other alternative materials such as paper, glass or wood. Furthermore, stricter regulations could be imposed on the sale of seafood and other foods for human consumption, screening for plastic concentration. By implementing these two strategies, human exposure to plastic toxins could potentially reduce to some extent.
A glass bottle, which could be an alternative to plastic bottles such as the one on the right of this image. Image retrieved on November 3, 2023 from https://ecochain.com/case-studies/case-study-packaging-plastic-vs-glass/