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Microplastics in bottled water and bottled soft drinks
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Researchers tested bottled water and soda sold in Poland and found tiny plastic particles (microplastics) in every single sample, no matter what kind of bottle they came in. Bottled water actually had more microplastic bits than soft drinks, and most of these particles seemed to come from larger plastics breaking down over time rather than being added on purpose. While scientists are still studying exactly how microplastics affect our bodies, this research is a reminder that what we drink from plastic bottles may come with some unwanted extras.
ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to evaluate the contamination of the bottled water and bottled soft drinks available on the Polish market by microplastics. The research confirmed that microplastics were found in each sample analyzed, regardless of the type of material from which the packaging was made. More microplastic particles were found in bottled water than in soft drinks. Based on the shapes and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy analysis, microplastics present in the samples were mainly secondary contaminants.
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