Scientists shocked as glass bottles found to shed 50x more microplastics than plastic
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A new French study found that glass bottles shed 5 to 50 times more microplastics than plastic ones, contradicting assumptions about glass being cleaner. Beer, soda, and lemonade had the highest contamination, with particles traced to cap paint. The findings challenge common beliefs and suggest a simple cleaning method could reduce exposure.
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