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An average human in the western world consumes about 5 grams of plastic every week, according to WWF studies.
That is about as much as a credit card. Plastic is not only contained in fish or other sea food, but also in food and drinks that are packed in plastic, such as water in plastic bottles or oven-ready meals. Fat, heat or long storage times make the plastic transition into our meals and into our bodies. It is also contained in many cosmetics, such as shampoo, lotion, makeup, toothpaste and many more.
Plastic is assumed to cause infertility, vitamin deficiency, cancer and anatomical birth deformations (because that's some of the effects it has on laboratory mice; this kind of thing cannot be tested on humans for ethical reasons, which is why these effects are not confirmed, but likely).
It has become almost impossible to avoid plastic. It is in our clothes, shoes, floors, tableware, toys ... the list goes on and on. From those things, microscopic pieces of that plastic gather in our homes and in the air you breath. In your lungs. In your blood.
And because it is everywhere, it is also in this piece of art.
Should we worry?
Yes.
Should we panic?
No.
It is entirely up to us to reduce the plastic around us. We are one ones who bring plastic to our homes and we're the ones who can keep it out. Even if politicians and companies don't help us do so.
What can you do?
Avoid plastic. In every form. If it's packed in plastic, don't buy it.
If it's made of plastic, don't buy it.
If it contains plastic in any form ... don't buy it.

Or at least, buy less of it. Re-use things. Look for alternatives.
It's our time to save this world.
Let's be heroes.

This drawing is part of an art series and a personal project. I started creating this project, because I am convinced, that art wields the power to bring people together and stand up to make a change.

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Artwork © by WindSwirl , me!

You are not allowed to use/repost my artwork without my permission.

Description

An average human in the western world consumes about 5 grams of plastic every week, according to WWF studies.
That is about as much as a credit card. Plastic is not only contained in fish or other sea food, but also in food and drinks that are packed in plastic, such as water in plastic bottles or oven-ready meals. Fat, heat or long storage times make the plastic transition into our meals and into our bodies. It is also contained in many cosmetics, such as shampoo, lotion, makeup, toothpaste and many more.
Plastic is assumed to cause infertility, vitamin deficiency, cancer and anatomical birth deformations (because that's some of the effects it has on laboratory mice; this kind of thing cannot be tested on humans for ethical reasons, which is why these effects are not confirmed, but likely).
It has become almost impossible to avoid plastic. It is in our clothes, shoes, floors, tableware, toys ... the list goes on and on. From those things, microscopic pieces of that plastic gather in our homes and in the air you breath. In your lungs. In your blood.
And because it is everywhere, it is also in this piece of art.
Should we worry?
Yes.
Should we panic?
No.
It is entirely up to us to reduce the plastic around us. We are one ones who bring plastic to our homes and we're the ones who can keep it out. Even if politicians and companies don't help us do so.
What can you do?
Avoid plastic. In every form. If it's packed in plastic, don't buy it.
If it's made of plastic, don't buy it.
If it contains plastic in any form ... don't buy it.

Or at least, buy less of it. Re-use things. Look for alternatives.
It's our time to save this world.
Let's be heroes.

This drawing is part of an art series and a personal project. I started creating this project, because I am convinced, that art wields the power to bring people together and stand up to make a change.

WIP and full view

Prints

Commission info

Support this Project

Artwork © by WindSwirl , me!

You are not allowed to use/repost my artwork without my permission.