Essay
PRO :
Microplastics in foods have become increasingly more common in recent years. Contamination with microplastics is widespread across brands and stores, which suggests it’s not negligence in a store or brand. Microplastics have been found to damage human health through distribution in the bloodstream, interfering with endocrine and immune systems. Because of this, it is in the interest of everyone to have more research done on these microplastics in our food here in Minnesota. In this way, we can become more knowledgeable and increase food safety for Minnesotans.
Exposure of U.S. adults to microplastics from commonly-consumed proteins - ScienceDirect
From farm to fork: Microplastic contamination in the meat and dairy supply chain - PMC
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9920460/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9920460/
AGAINST :
Currently, Minnesota has around a 2.5 billion dollar surplus in the state budget. However, by 2029, the state treasury may have a deficit of nearly 3 billion by 2029. The funds that Minnesota has presently may be better allocated to protecting the treasury for the near future. Similarly, looking into microplastics may lead to laws or inspections that put more strain on local businesses. Already, Minnesota is a fairly regulatory state, sitting at 34th out of our 50 states. Adding more regulations on microplastics, and the work that comes with it, may put unnecessary tension on businesses.
New Minnesota economic forecast shows near-term surplus, long-term deficit is smaller | MPR News
Minnesota Regulatory Freedom | Cato Institute