Massive amounts of tiny plastics found in bottled drinking water, study finds - ABC News
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Last updated 17 Jul 2024
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Researchers from Columbia University and Rutgers University found massive concentrations of nanoplastics and microplastics in bottled water.
A new study published in the National Academy of Sciences finds bottles may contain up to 100 times more microscopic plastic particles than previously thought.
A new study published in the National Academy of Sciences finds bottles may contain up to 100 times more microscopic plastic particles than previously thought.
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Massive amounts of tiny plastics found in bottled drinking water
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Massive amounts of tiny plastics found in bottled drinking water
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