Glass Bottles: Safer Alternative to Plastic or Unexpected Danger?

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00:00Glass bottles. Safer alternative to plastic or unexpected danger.

00:05Think glass beats plastic for microplastics?

00:08A French study found contamination in every beverage, even those in glass bottles.

00:13So, how did microplastics get into glass bottles?

00:16And what are the glass versus plastic bottles' health risks?

00:23Recent studies reveal that microplastics are widespread, in our environment, food, and even bodies.

00:28A French study found them in 75% of soil samples across 33 sites, raising major concerns for agriculture and ecosystems.

00:37Micro and nanoplastics can penetrate organs like the lungs, kidneys, placenta, and even the brain,

00:43where they've been found at levels up to 0.5% by weight.

00:47Their buildup increases with age and may heighten the risk of heart attacks, cancer, and stroke.

00:53Experts warn that over 4,000 toxic chemicals linked to these plastics pose serious health threats.

01:02Most microplastics we consume come from our food and drinks.

01:05Studies show they're found in tap and bottled water, fruits, vegetables, meat, rice, tea, and even alcohol.

01:11Research by France's ANSIZ detected microplastics in every beverage tested,

01:16from 2.9 microplastics per liter in bottled water to over 100 microplastics per liter in lemonades.

01:23Surprisingly, drinks in glass bottles had more microplastics than those in cans or plastic bottles,

01:29mainly from the bottle caps rubbing during storage.

01:32Experts suggest washing caps before sealing bottles to reduce contamination.

01:37Using a stainless steel reusable bottle with tap water and avoiding hot drinks in plastic containers

01:42can also help limit exposure, though tiny nanoplastics are already known to reach our lungs and brain.