Consumption of water in PET bottles and the impact on the environment

Water is the most important element for life. Doctors themselves recommend the consumption of at least 2 liters of water a day. However, the water bottles that are used so much for our consumption are great villains for the environment.

Water is the most important element for life. Doctors themselves recommend the consumption of at least 2 liters of water a day. However, the water bottles that are used so much for our consumption are great villains for the environment.

When comparing the life cycle of plastic packaging with glass and aluminum, plastic has the most environmental impact. This is because PET, the material most used to manufacture bottles, takes about 400 years to decompose. Although they are 100% recyclable, their manufacturing process can pollute the environment and there are still a large number of people who do not dispose of the material correctly. Check out some more problems caused:

Reduction in biodiversity in the oceans:

During the decomposition process, PET turns into microplastics, causing many marine animals to mistake it for food, which can lead to death from intoxication.

Pollution on the streets:

By discarding bottles on the streets, in addition to increasing pollution, it directly contributes to the increase in floods.

Increase in waste in landfills:

If the bottle is disposed of in organic waste, it generates a significant increase in garbage accumulated in sanitary landfills.

Therefore, avoiding the consumption of water through plastic bottles and starting to use solutions such as filters and water purifiers for work and home environments is a great alternative for conscious consumption. Another tip is to adopt a reusable bottle, such as glass or stainless steel squeezes.

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