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Microplastics are present in all beverages, but those packaged in glass bottles contain more microplastic particles than those in plastic bottles, cartons or cans. This was the surprising finding of a study conducted by the Boulogne-sur-Mer unit of the ANSES Laboratory for Food Safety. The scientists hypothesised that these plastic particles could come from the paint used on bottle caps. Water and wine are less affected than other beverages. These findings have highlighted a source of microplastics in drinks that manufacturers can easily take measures to address.

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[–] TomMasz@piefed.social 1 points 2 weeks ago (7 children)

If I remember correctly, bottles used to have cork in the caps before plastic. I don't know if going back to cork is feasible so is there an alternative to plastic that meets the requirements?

[–] solo@slrpnk.net 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (5 children)

I dunno. Cork comes from tree bark, and I would prefer "we" don't incentivise corporations to mess more with trees.

Also, what they suggest in the article sounds pretty feasible: cleaning the caps before sealing, as well as changing stuff in the manufacturing procedures.

If you ask me, my favourite solution would be to use our own bottles or flasks and refill them with the beverage of our choice at specific places. I know we are not used to that, but in the same time it's not that difficult either.

[–] brown567@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (3 children)

Cork harvesting isn't very harmful to the tree

https://corkinstitute.com/harvesting

Studies show that regular harvesting generally improves the trees health and vigor.

[–] mj_marathon@programming.dev 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

IFF the harvester actually knows what they're doing

[–] brown567@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago

I'd imagine they're pretty careful about that, since the first harvest isn't until the tree is 15-20 years old, and they can live for 150

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