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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Vishwam Sankaran

Scientists warn of surprising amount of microplastics found in glass and plastic bottles

Drinks sold in glass bottles, like soda, wine, or beer, may contain more microplastic particles than those in plastic ones, a surprising new study published by France's food safety agency suggests.

Microplastics, several times smaller than the width of a single human hair strand, form as plastic waste breaks down into smaller pieces over time, finding their way into the environment and into the bodies of humans and other species.

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