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Bottled water contains 100 times more plastic nanoparticles than previously thought (www.euronews.com)
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[–] Agent641 5 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Someone needs to invent soft glass that doesnt break so easily. Surely it cant be that hard.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

It’s not too hard, but it’s more costly, and consumers want a cheap as possible.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

Borosilicate glass fits the ticket (what pyrex is made of) but is quite expensive.

[–] Squizzy 1 points 11 months ago

Cartons of water exist but I guess they have a coating inside maybe?