2023-08-27 14:35:24
The use of plastic cups was harmful to the environment and living organisms alike. As environmental pollution increased, paper cups became widespread as a solution. Paper cups were said to dissolve quickly in soil and water and were not harmful to nature.
As it is Onam, many people use paper cups to drink the stew. But studies say that paper cups only have paper for name. According to a study conducted by a group of researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, paper cups are just as toxic as plastic cups. Paper cups do not dissolve in soil or water as well as plastic cups, researchers say.
‘We left paper cups and plastic cups in moist soil and water for several weeks. Bethany Carney Almroth, a professor of environmental science at the University of Gothenburg, said this had a negative effect on the growth of mosquito larvae.
Bioplastics contain at least as many chemicals as regular plastics, Almroth said. It is dangerous even if it gets into the stomach of animals. Some of the chemicals in plastic are known to be toxic, while others are unknown. Researchers also say paper cups and plates contain harmful chemicals.
This time for Onasadya, think again before drinking payasam in paper glasses..if possible, drink payasam in steel glass or glass
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