Problem:
We're Drinking Plastic...
Study finds bottled water may expose people to tens of thousands more microplastics each year than tap water.
A study from early 2026, reveals that we're drinking far more microplastics & nano-plastics than previously known.
This growing danger is leading to calls for people to switch to cleaner tap water...
Combined results, from 140 other studies, show that average bottled water users swallow up to 52,000 plastic particles every year...
But, folk that only drink bottled water, actually intake around 90,000 more particles a year!
'Luckily', folk who only drink tap water, gain some 4,000 particles a year...
Yet, true numbers are hard to pin down as this plastic contamination is now everywhere - in our food, water & even in the air we breathe...
Since these plastic chips are small enough to slip into our tissues, their accumulation is now linked to various health problems.
Among them are:
• Cancer Increases.
• Hormone Imbalance.
• Reproductive Failures.
• Metabolic Changes.
• Gut Bacteria Disruption.
• Increased Free-Radical Damage.
&,
• Long Terms Inflammation.
Unfortunately, this is a major industry - making 600 Billion new plastic bottles every year!
In fact, to make matters worse, there's actually very few true recycling efforts available...
In 2021, discarded bottles led to 50+ tons of plastic waste.
And yes, Virginia - there's a giant island of plastic - floating not far from the Big Island of Hawaii...
But, it's a world-wide problem - with all too few helpful rules.
Cost "Estimates" - for a family of 4:
• Filtered Pitcher - $30 upfront, for 5 years = $6 a year.
• Filters only - $30 upfront = $39 for a family of 4 every year.
• Reverse Osmosis - $300 system = $30 a year, Replacement Filters - $75 = $122 per year.
• Bottled Water isn't cheap & it's yearly cost is around $1,700+!!
• Tap Water, thru various taxes = $3 a year...
Unfortunately, these estimates can't take everyone's situation into account.
So, your costs might be different...
Suggestions:
• Filter Your Tap Water.
• Use Stainless Steel/Fired Clay Cups, Glasses & Bottles...
• Get Rid of All Plastic Items!
• Don't Buy Anymore!!
Recommended Sites:
• www.mytapscore.com : "Bottled Water vs Facts."
• www.scitechdaily.com : "Are You Drinking Plastic?"
• www.tech.yahoo.com : "Scientists Make Discouraging Discovery About the Health Impact of Drinking Bottled Water."
End for Now...
