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What are the dangers of eating or drinking with plastic containers?

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Its is only said that there is low risk of using plastic on food and drinks. In supermarkets, they still use this plastics with BPA for packaging. There are two type of plastics that concerned are Polycarbonate and PVC. The Polycarbonate are used to make food storage containers, it will release bisphenol A or BPA that believed by experts can cause serious health problems. And the second one is the PVC are use to make bottles,cling wrap and screw-cap jars. It is hard and rigid type of plastic and to make it soft and flexible, a chemical called plasticizer are added. Also Phthalates and epoxidised sotbean oil (EBSO) are often added and researchers are doubt about the safety of this compounds.

These compounds are risky if you expose for a very high levels and even at lower exposure there are some causing problems to humans body such as infertility, obesity, breast cancer, prostate cancer, hear disease and diabetes.

If you have notice in the market especially the baby bottles,food container,and baby plastics cup are indicated that is it BPA free which is indicates for safety use. But, still we don't know about how danger it is. Plastics are not safe in human health as well as in our ecosystem that cause pollutions and some found dead animals in the ocean. Th plastics are also the contaminant in every river, forest and everywhere, it takes many years before it will melt some may not at all.

It is very important ot be precautious to what we buy in the market today.In other part of the world, eliminating of usage of plastics are being practiced already.
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Plastic are easy to handle and cheap thats why they are used extensively. There is nothing in this world that has no dangers and plastic has its own.Plastic releases bisphenol A  that causes serious sideffects for our body. They can cause cancer ,diabetes,heart problems.

You must have heard dolphins and whales or other sea creatures  are eating plastic thrown into seas. Which is causing great danger to biodiversity. To stop using plastic we need alternatives 
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Studies show that some of the chemicals in the plastic leach out of the plastic and into the food and beverages we eat. Some of these chemicals linked to health problems such as metabolic disorder. Recent studies have suggested that a chemical called bisphenol-A which is found in plastic containers is hazardous to health.   
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Its a proven fact that plastic one of the most common and fatal carcinogen which we use in our daily lives. Its definitely brings ill-effects for health in long run. Those who use plastic containers to eat hot food  and drink hot beverages, it causes some particles of plastic to melt and mix with the food/drink one is eating. It could cause mutation in cells leading to cancer. 
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Plastic is made from chemicals which some are carcinogenic it is advisable not to take or heat foods in plastic containers. 

Also the minimal use of plastic containers is due to their characteristic of being non biodegradable, it pollutes the environment. 

Plastics on the other side are cheap and can be melted into various desirable designs and shapes to fit consumer needs. Plastics can also be recycled. 
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I think drinking is most dangerous than eating

Especially hot drinks In a plastic

I don't know the real reason about it but it can be dangerous and lead to cancer 
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Recently, some research claimed that can lead to health problems such as decreased fertility and metabolic disorder. It seems we need to be careful using them.
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1. Bisphenol A (BPA): BPA is a chemical found in some plastic containers. It can leach into your food or drink, potentially leading to a number of health problems, including hormone disruption, reproductive harm, and cancer.

2. Migration of Plasticizers: Plasticizers are chemicals added to some plastics to make them more flexible and less likely to crack or break. These chemicals can migrate into your food or drink, potentially leading to health problems such as endocrine disruption, skin irritation, and organ toxicity.

3. Microplastics: Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic that can leach into your food or drink. These particles can cause health issues such as inflammation, reproductive harm, and cancer.

4. Phthalates: Phthalates are chemicals added to some plastics to make them more flexible. They can leach into your food or drink, potentially leading to health problems such as endocrine disruption, reproductive harm, and cancer.
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Plastic containers may contain harmful chemicals like BPA, phthalates, and microplastics which can leach into food or drink and pose health risks such as endocrine disruption, reproductive problems, and cancer. It's best to use glass, stainless steel, or BPA-free plastic containers.
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There are a few potential dangers associated with eating or drinking from plastic containers. The biggest concern is that the plastic could potentially leak chemicals into your food or drink, which could be harmful. Additionally, plastic containers can also cause environmental pollution if they are not properly disposed of.
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Plastic are easy to handle and cheap thats why they are used extensively. There is nothing in this world that has no dangers and plastic has its own.Plastic releases bisphenol A that causes serious sideffects for our body. 
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There is no much harm in drinking or eating with a plastic container but when you have used it for up to a month or two you are meant to dispose it properly.
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A, which is an estrogen-mimicking chemical, can lead to health problems such as diabetes, obesity, fertility problems, behavioral problems, and early puberty in girls. It's better not to store and drink water from a plastic bottle.
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