Side effects of plastic: Plastic has become a part of our lives every time we sleep, wake up and move. This is just the plastic we can see. Micro and nanoplastics are not visible to the naked eye. This is harmful not only to the environment but also to our bodies. Micro-nanoplastics hide in everything: food, water, air and create a danger when they enter the body.
According to a report by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), a person consumes 5 grams of plastic every week. That’s as much as a credit card. Its largest source is water. Plastic particles are found in bottled water, tap water, surface water, and groundwater.
How much plastic accumulates in the body
According to this report, 21 grams of plastic reach the body in a month and 250 grams of plastic reach the stomach in a year. According to this, by the age of 79, about 20 kg of plastic accumulates in the body, which is equivalent to two large trash cans. Due to this, dangerous diseases such as cancer affect the body.
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Disadvantages of using plastic items
By eating or drinking hot food from plastic cups and disposable products, chemicals and particles present in plastic can enter inside the body. Glass and arsenic are also used in plastic, which are toxic and can cause many dangerous diseases.
What diseases are caused by plastic?
leukemia, lymphoma
brain cancer, breast cancer
harm fertility
The lungs can be damaged quickly
brain damage
How to reduce plastic use
1. Bring stainless steel jars or containers instead of plastic containers into the kitchen.
2. Use silicone films or silver paper instead of plastic films.
3. Use wooden brushes and combs instead of plastic combs.
4. Always use cloth bags when shopping at the market.
5. Remove any plastic scrubbers or cleaners and replace them with natural cleaners.
6. Remove plastic bags from trash cans and keep them in the container.
Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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