THE PROBLEM WITH PLASTICS

Plastic, according to the Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary, is a light strong material that is produced through chemical processes and can be formed into shapes when heated.

They are used to produce materials of different shapes and sizes, such as plastic bags, food storage containers, cups, cutlery, bottles, shoes etc.

Over the years, plastic has proved to be very useful, especially in foods and drinks production and packaging. Most times, people often get food processed, packaged, shipped, and reheated in plastic containers, most drinks like water, milk, juice and soft drinks are often packaged in plastic bottles.

Although plastics make eating, storing and distribution of food and drinks much easier, recent studies and discussions have shown that plastics do not only act as pollutants to our environment, they are also very dangerous to human health. This is as a result of their chemical composition.

Generally, most plastic contains BISPHENOL A (BPA); a material used in manufacturing them in order to make them durable.

This chemical has adverse effects on human health.
Health challenge such as cancer, indigestion, ulcer, skin diseases, liver dysfunction, birth defect of male and female genitals, obesity, neurological problems like attention deficit, vision failure etc. Are some danger of adaptive use of plastics.

Apparently it is impossible to completely do without plastic products, but we can reduce their purchase and use. Hence, to reduce exposure to plastics these suggestions will be helpful.

• Use glass or stainless water bottle instead of disposable water bottle.
•  Reusable grocery bags instead of plastic bags. 
• Put an end to foods that are packaged in plastics and use glass or stainless steel for food and drinks storage in place of plastic storage containers. 
• Moreover don't use plastic in microwave and avoid putting hot foods or drinks into them.

... Remember, it's better and less expensive to prevent diseases than to cure them; avoid exposing yourself to the danger of using plastics.

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