Swedish scientists revealed alarming facts about processing plastic. It indicates that common water bottles and food containers can be distinguished 84 of different chemicals including pesticides, drugs and industrial additives.
What did the researchers find?
scientists from the University of Gootborg have tested polyethylene particles redesigned from India, Nigeria and Taiwan. Contact with water, in only 24-48 hours, the plastic has been distinguished:
– n-ethyl-o-toluolusulonamide (used in ink and cosmetics)
Pesticides and herbicides
Affect living organisms
Test on the embryo of Danio fish shows:
1. 3. Increase the activity of genes related to obese
Why is it dangerous for everyone?
The problem is modern treatment technologies:
– Do not eliminate chemical pollutant From before using plastic
What does it mean to consumers? Water
– Food box
– Children's toys
– Product packaging
Solution of the problem
Expert provided:
3. To limit the use dangerous chemicals In plastic production
Conclude
Research shows that the desire to be environmentally friendly through plastic treatment can cause unwanted consequences for health. Until safe processing technologies have been developed, worth the processing of products from processed plastic, especially products that are exposed to food and water.