I just read this article about micoplastics in our brains. One of the three power engines behind our over dependence on plastics is our convenience culture. The title of this article is, "Why Aren't We Losing Our Minds Over the Plastics in Our Brains?"
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-arent-we-losing-our-minds-over-the-plastic-in-our-brains/