Research Paper on "Dangers of Plastic Bottles"

Research Paper 4 pages (1370 words) Sources: 5

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(Kraemer 2010) However with the recent findings regarding the release of dangerous toxins from Pet bottles, particularly when heated, the World Health Organization may have to find alternative materials or methods to purify drinking water in underdeveloped nations.

Despite of the benefits derived from using plastic bottles, the dangers recently uncovered by the scientific world has forced governments to re-evaluate the use of these containers. In 2008 Health Canada, the Canadian health service, issue a report stating that biphenyl A was a danger to human life and health, specifically infants. In light of these newly discovered facts, the Canadian government took steps to become the first nation to limit human exposure to these dangerous chemicals. (Van Meter 2009) And it is not only nations reacting to this news, some of the world's largest companies, such as Heinz, ConAgra, General Mills, and Nestle have begun to address this issue. (Wade 2010) Unfortunately, not everyone agrees; neither the European Union nor the FDA has yet to make a finding determining BPA to be dangerous. However, despite the lack of support issued from these organizations, ordinary people are beginning to take an interest, not only in what they drink, but what they drink it out of as well. Many are investing the $9 to $35, and upward, for a metal water bottle specifically because of the news about BPA contamination from plastics. It would seem that the choice of consumers is to be healthy, and the old plastic bottle is no longer the bottle of choice among athletes and the eco-friendly crowd.

It is clear that the continued use of plastic bottles is a danger to everyone. People use too many of these containers, with the vast majority ending up in a land fill for the next 1000 years. While they may have their advantages, people and nations alike are beginning to recognize the dangers. Not only do they clog land fills, but the production of plastic belches millions of tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. But, by far the most dangerous aspect of plastic bottles is the danger these items pose to the health of the average person. Chemical byproducts contaminate the plastics, when these byproducts break down they in turn contaminate the people who use the bottles made from the plastic. Heart disease, infertility, diabetes, and other health concerns can be directly linked to the plastics used for bottles. Even if plastic bottles can be used in ways helpful to humankind, the dangers posed are too great and people need to find alternative materials like metal bottles.

Works Cited

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Belli, Brita. "New warnings about BPA." Our Planet 29 Nov. 2010. Academic OneFile. Web. 10 Mar. 2011.

Duck Soo Lim, Seung J.K., Kyu-Bong K., Hyung S.K., Byung M.L., "Potential Risk of Biphenyl a Migration From Polycarbonate Containers After Heating, Boiling, and Microwaving." Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A 72 (2009): 1285-1291. Print.

Kraemer, Silvie M., Mosler H.J., "Persuasion factors influencing the decision to use sustainable household water treatment." International Journal of Environmental Health Research 20.1 (2010): 61-79. Print.

MacDonald, Nancy. "Plastic bottles get the eco-boot; in light of new research, metal bottles are the 'safer,' greener -- and cooler -- way to hydrate." Maclean's 15 Oct. 2007: 89. Academic OneFile. Web. 9 Mar. 2011.

Palliser, Janna. "Banning the bottle." Science Scope 34.2 (2010): 8. Academic OneFile. Web. 10 Mar. 2011.

Skjevrak, Ingun, et al., "Non-targeted multi-component analytical surveillance of plastic food contact materials: Identification of substances not included in EU positive lists and their risk assessment." Food Additives and Contaminants 22.10 (2005) 1012-1022. Print.

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