Plastics are derived from organic products. The materials used in the production of plastics are natural products such as cellulose, coal, natural gas, salt and, of course, crude oil. Crude oil is a complex mixture of thousands of compounds. To become useful, it must be processed.
The Secretâs Out: The Reason Red Meat is So Bad for Our Health. Weâve known red meat isnât the healthiest choice for a long time now. Itâs a leading cause in heart disease, inflammation, cancer, and even digestive problems. While its highly touted by meat-lovers as being a good source of iron, (though we know there are better sources), the truth is, red meat is not a healthy food.
For people who are against eating meat because it's wrong or offensive to eat animals, even the cleanest grass-fed beef won't be good enough, Katzen says. Convincing those people that eating meat can improve the welfare of the entire livestock population is a tough sell. But we'll keep trying.