[garmaine]

Source? Other than the radioactivity, plutonium isn’t any more poisonous than other heavy elements, afaik. And it’s not a lot of material.

[klodolph]

I think the comment is referring to the heavy metal toxicity, which is presumed but poorly studied in humans.

[garmaine]

Yeah but we’re talking about a small amount of material. There’s probably more lead in the electronics you use. Dumped in the ocean, it’s nothing.

[klodolph]

> There’s probably more lead in the electronics you use.

Probably not, ever since RoHS in 2002 lead has all but disappeared from electronics. Even though it’s an EU law, most suppliers have just decided to only provide RoHS-compliant parts, and PCB manufacturers only have options for RoHS-compliant solder.

The amount of lead in an electronic is probably measured in grams, and only if the device was manufactured prior to 2005 or so.