Premium Content: Water bottles contain thousands of microplastics - what are the alternatives?
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Recent studies show that the human body contains about a credit card amount of microplastics, revealing the widespread issue of plastic contamination in everyday life.
The health effects of microplastics are still being determined, with possible consequences including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and fertility issues, necessitating further research.
90% of plastics found in water were categorized as nanoplastics, emphasizing the need for advanced observation methods to measure microplastic pollution.
Water is a significant source of plastic for human consumption, so addressing plastic pollution in water can greatly mitigate health risks for both people and the planet.
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