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Plastic particles themselves, not just chemical additives, can alter sex hormones
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Plastic particles themselves, not just chemical additives, can alter sex hormones

by Andrew Smith, Rutgers University Credit: Shutterstock Amid rising evidence that additives designed to improve plastics also disrupt sex hormones, a Rutgers laboratory trial shows that plastic itself can do likewise when inhaled at moderate levels. Previous studies focused on chemicals such as bisphenol-A (BPA) that make plastics stiffer or more flexible. These findings spurred ongoing efforts to...

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Teabags release ‘billions’ of plastic particles into each cup

By Lois Zoppi, BAReviewed by Kate Anderton, B.Sc. (Editor) The war on plastic is gaining traction worldwide, and a huge number of households are trying to reduce their reliance on plastic. A recent YouGov poll showed that the areas in which people in the UK are trying to reduce their plastic consumption include fresh fruit and vegetables (81...