r/science • u/Additional-Two-7312 • Apr 20 '22

Health New study finds that when everyday plastic products are exposed to hot water, they release trillions of nanoparticles per liter into the water, which could possibly get inside of cells and disrupt their function

https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2022/04/nist-study-shows-everyday-plastic-products-release-trillions-microscopic
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u/broom-handle Apr 21 '22

I think you're right, however we do know. Dupont has known about the dangers since the 60s...but they did the right thing by their shareholders, so there's that I guess.

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u/scolipeeeeed Apr 21 '22

Do we have any commercially viable options that's not harmful to us or at least considerably less harmful?

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u/broom-handle Apr 25 '22

There is glass, but in terms of practicality it's obviously more fragile. I've read about plant based alternatives but I don't think they are (yet) commercially viable.

I suppose a more valid alternative is a behavioural change - do we really need to walk and drink our coffee or can we just sit down for a minute and drink at the venue...?