Did you know that one liter of bottled water can contain 250,000 nanoparticles?
Reducing the use of plastics is key to protecting our health and our planet.
A recent study by Columbia and Rutgers Universities reveals an alarming fact: these tiny contaminants, invisible to the human eye, come from both the plastic in bottles and the filtration processes used to make them.
Although the effects of nanoplastics on our health are still being studied, one thing is clear: reducing the use of single-use plastics is a priority for our health and the health of the planet.
This knowledge invites us to reflect on our habits and urges us to adopt real solutions. Every small change adds up.
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