Articole | | Încărcat de: Elijah McKee
Scientists make concerning discovering about hidden dangers lurking in recycling bins: ‘This is the main obstacle’
Recycling is a core defense against plastic pollution, but that does not mean it is a perfect solution.
In fact, a team led by researchers from the University of Gothenburg found some real concerns lurking within recycled plastics. Addressing them is crucial to fulfill the potential of recycling, according to the school’s press release.
What’s happening?
To understand global plastic waste better, the scientists collected samples of recycled polyethylene plastic from various parts of the world. They let them soak in water for two days, and when they analyzed the water afterward, they found over 80 different chemicals leached from the plastic.
