Microplastics in soda bottles increase the more you open them to drink
According to a recent study, there are various micro and nanoplastics in soda bottles, and the quantity increases with the frequency of bottle openings. Six different forms of plastic have been found in Coca-Cola and Schwepp es soda, according to a report released this week by a French non-profit. In order to simulate actual use, the organization Agir pour l'environnement (Act for the Environment ) used two laboratories to perform research on the possible presence of plastic nano- and microparticles when the bottles are opened once, ten, or twenty times. Six distinct polymers were identified through investigation of the plastics contained in the paper. According to the statement released by the organization, "manufacturers declare only two polymers in contact with the beverage: [polyethylene] PE for the cap and PET for the bottle," which is why the group characterized the results as "surprising". According to Magali Leroy , who oversees surveys and analy...