Daily use of plastic feeding and water bottles occur widely in China, and they could be sources for release of microplastics (MPs), which threaten the health of Chinese infants and children during daily usage. In this work, we investigated the use of polycarbonate (PC) and polypropylene (PP)...
One liter of water — the equivalent of two standard-size bottled waters — contained an average of 240,000 plastic particles from seven types of plastics, of which 90% were identified as nanoplastics and the rest were microplastics, according to the study. Ad Feedback Microplastics are polymer...
We tested 14 of the best collapsible water bottles to see how well they compare in portability, overall design and ease of use. One stood out as the absolute best.
The World Health Organization is launching a review into the risks of consuming these microplastics in drinking water Hey guys, we have some news about all those water bottles you've been guzzling. The World Health Organization has announced it will launch a review into the potential risks of ...
soft bottle, it fits in standard size hydration bladders, it works with many gravity systems, or you can stick it atop a hard plastic water bottle, for example. It filters bacteria, parasites, chemicals, heavy metals, microplastics, and more for tasty drinking water at home or on the go....
These brands consisted of 7 polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles and 3 glass bottles, containing 330 mL to 1000 mL of natural mineral or purified water in each bottle (Table 1). For each brand, individual 2-L bottles with three parallel samples Polymer types for microplastics in drinking ...
Glass bottles avoid that problem and give you a “truer” taste when sipping anything from water to chicken soup. Glass bottles may not be the choice for those who easily and constantly drop their items (like myself) as they can crack or shatter....
2 ways to drastically reduce your microplastics exposure Why you should be walking after every meal, according to science Proper care and cleaning for water bottles If all that bacteria has you wanting to do right by your water bottle, there are a few dos and don’ts to follow: Stick to ...
Feeding infants with formula requires heating water and bottles for sterilization and formula preparation. Plastic infant feeding bottles are commonly used, and now their potential to release microplastics has been explored at a global scale. This is a preview of subscription content, access via your...
That means single-serve bottles don’t just present a risk of microplastic exposure; they also contribute to the problem when they break down into tiny particles over time. #4: Listen to the News As researchers learn more about how microplastics spread and what the long-term effects may be,...