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Why we should not reuse plastic water bottles
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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 […]
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