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Why we should not reuse plastic water bottles
Summary
This commentary highlights that reusing plastic water bottles leads to ingestion of microplastic particles smaller than 5mm, and that while the long-term health damage remains uncertain, reducing exposure is advisable.
Whether microplastic particles cause long-term damage is uncertain but reducing our exposure to them will be wise. Taking a swig from your plastic water bottle will do more than slake your thirst — you will also be gulping down an unhealthy dose of microplastics — tiny plastic particles measuring less than 5mm. Being plastic, these […]