Amsterdam Dam: Many companies often push to recycle plastic in order to save the environment, but this eco-friendly initiative can prove to be harmful to human health.
Some types of plastic contain toxic chemicals (such as the man-made bisphenol A) and during the recycling process these dangerous chemicals become part of the material used to make new bottles, cartons or other containers. happens.
According to a report released by the non-profit organization Greenpeace, these toxins can cause liver damage, thyroid disease, infertility and cancer.
According to Kate Melguez, Head of the Plastics Project at Greenpeace, the best alternative is to move away from single-use plastics and switch to products made from paper, beeswax or bamboo.
A report by Greenpeace found that recycled plastic causes pollution in three ways.
The first way is that a container made from contaminated recycled plastic contains toxic materials. Another method is to put toxic materials (pesticides, motor oil, etc.) in containers.
A third form of pollution is the release of new toxic compounds as recycled plastics are melted down at the plant.
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