The caps of glass bottles contaminate beverages with microplastics | Anses - Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l’alimentation, de l’environnement et du travail
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Microplastics are present in all beverages, but those packaged in glass bottles contain more microplastic particles than those in plastic bottles, cartons or cans. This was the surprising finding of a study conducted by the Boulogne-sur-Mer unit of the ANSES Laboratory for Food Safety. The scientists hypothesised that these plastic particles could come from the paint used on bottle caps. Water and wine are less affected than other beverages. These findings have highlighted a source of microplastics in drinks that manufacturers can easily take measures to address.

Microplastics are present in all beverages, but those packaged in glass bottles contain more microplastic particles than those in plastic bottles, cartons or cans. This was the surprising finding of a study conducted by the Boulogne-sur-Mer unit of the ANSES Laboratory for Food Safety. The scientists hypothesised that these plastic particles could come from the paint used on bottle caps. Water and wine are less affected than other beverages. These findings have highlighted a source of microplastics in drinks that manufacturers can easily take measures to address.

  • JubilantJaguar@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    9 months ago

    Without data you’re talking out of your hat, and so am I. My recollection is that the data shows that tap water generally has significantly less microplastic content than bottled water. If you care enough one way or another, then look it up and report back.