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zdean
The world has a microplastic pollution problem.

http://phys.org/news/2013-12-microplastic-pollution-threat-m...

joe5150
The idea that facial skin needs to be aggressively exfoliated daily or multiple times daily is one of the bigger lies the cosmetic industry has sold us, and we'll all pay for it.
dharma1
Wonder why humans are so good at making a mess. Everywhere on earth, atmosphere, seas, rivers, lakes, orbit - we just can't help ourselves.
revelation
Same reason nobody does the dishes. When something belongs to everyone, in a sense it belongs to no one.

(Cf. tragedy of the commons)

dharma1
Other animals seem to be less talented in making a big mess. I'm sure they would be up to the task given opposable thumbs and a bigger brain though
biggestbob
I was born in China and later live in Australia. My perspective changed. Humans are so good at making a mess but the attitude of the people can result a big mess or a small mess. If the people coordinate and have freedom to care about more than own survival, can together look after the planet very well. I read before Sweden (I think) have 99% recycling rate.
dharma1
Agreed, it's cultural too. Some cultures make more mess than others