PLASTIC BOTTLES
HERE'S WHY YOU SHOULD NOT REUSE PLASTIC BOTTLES
Published By Livemint
| 07 Feb, 2023
Taking a sip from your plastic water bottle will do more than slake your thirst
You are also gulping down unhealthy microplastics, tiny plastic particles that are less than 5mm in size
Being plastic, these particles do not decompose all that easily and will accumulate over time in our bodies
Researchers are increasingly concerned over the long-term effects of plastic bottles on our bodies
Plastic is made from petroleum, and when it is heated, it can release harmful chemicals into the water
These chemicals can include bisphenol A (BPA), a known endocrine disruptor
BPA has been linked to various health problems, including reproductive issues, obesity, cancer, and diabetes