Jeb Berrier's Utilization Of Plastics In Bag It

Bag It takes a comprehensive approach to looking at the issue of plastics utilization, an approach that includes the political realm, human health, waste/recycling, ocean health and single use disposables. Jeb Berrier is our guide through supermarkets, landfills, oceans, and our homes in BAG IT!, an easily understood, entertaining film about what we use, what we buy, what we eat, and finally, what we throw away. Jeb's personal story (he and his wife are expecting their first child) and his decision to be part of the solution to imminent environmental disasters frame the movie. In it are simple facts, figures, visual images, and countless interviews with scientists and activists on the frontlines of desperately needed change from today's consumer-directed

In one scene an interviewee filled a single-use plastic bottle 25% with oil and stated that it is how much it crude oil – a non-renewable natural resource, it takes to make the bottle. Then he added another 15% or so for transporting it to your store. Also to include a few of the chemicals needed to make plastic are BPA, which is usually in #7 plastics, is commonly found in baby bottles, baby formula packages and is known to increase ones risk of hypertension health issues, such as ADHD. It is harmful to the brain and reproductive system. BPA has been linked to: prostate cancer, early puberty, miscarriage, type 2 diabetes, uterine fibroids, breast cancer, hypospadias, low sperm count, polycystic ovary disease, heart disease, obesity, and autism just to name a few. Another is Phthalates, plastic #3 which softens plastics, are typically found in; vinyl, children’s toys and bottles. They have been linked to the following health problems: rhinitis, thyroid dysfunction, obesity, premature birth, premature breast development, asthma, allergies eczema, insulin resistance, lower sperm counts, decrease sperm motility, shorter angenital distance, undescended testes and small penis size. Phthalates do not have to be labeled, and are typically in fragrances such as baby products so the scent actually stays on our skin. So even if we are eating a high living diet, are vegan, vegetarian or so