TIL that by opening plastic items, between 14,000 and 75,000 microplastic particles are released
TIL that by opening plastic items, between 14,000 and 75,000 microplastic particles are released
www.newscientist.com Just opening a plastic bottle can release thousands of microplastics
We already know that microplastics are everywhere, and now it seems simply opening plastic packaging can create thousands of tiny fragments
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Go !zerowaste@slrpnk.net ! Stop buying plastic bottle when you want water.
Thanks for linking that community.
On top of you advice: IMO if the tap water is safe for drinking, use that and don't buy bottled water at all. No need to add to the plastic problem. Also: it's usually cheaper.
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