Study reveals 'unexpectedly high' number of concerning substances in plastic products
Study reveals ‘unexpectedly high’ number of concerning substances in plastic products Research published in the scientific journal Environmental Science & Technology claims to provide an enlightening but worrying insight into the world of chemicals that are intentionally added to plastics. Every year, more than 350 million tonnes of plastic – much of it used by the food industry – is produced worldwide. According to researchers at the ETH Zürich university in Switzerland, these plastics contain a huge variety of chemicals that may be released during their...
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