Chemicals Found in Plastic Food Containers Linked To Early Death

A new study has linked the chemicals that are found in common plastic food containers to an early death. Those chemicals, referred to as phthalates, might be contributing to tens of thousands of premature deaths for those around the U.S. and elsewhere.

Those with the highest levels of these common chemicals were at a greater risk of death according to the study, for just about any cause, in research that has been published in the journal Environmental Pollution.

Researchers were looking to examine the relationship between these chemicals and early deaths of all different causes, seeking to quantify the results as far as economic costs. One discovery they found was that those with higher amounts of these chemicals in their urine were more likely to die of heart disease than those who had less exposure.

The study estimates that overall there is billions of dollars in lost economic productivity because of those deaths. This research adds to the growing conversation and awareness surrounding plastics, for which there is already a growing trend to see them pushed out of the market and society because of how much damage has been inflicted around the world because of these products. Both to the environment and to our human bodies.

It's believed that the phthalates might interfere with hormone production and researchers suggest that they're linked to a variety of developmental problems, reproductive problems, immune issues, brain issues, and more.

Today researchers are finding microplastics in their feces and it is increasingly being found and becoming a part of the human body, with microplastics making their way throughout. Without knowing it we might be eating thousands of bits of this garbage each year. Consumers care about this issue and they want brands to help and those companies that make it easier for them are going to likely see support because they are adding that value to the life of the consumer, making it easier for them to make those choices that can reduce their plastic waste.

Many people would pay more to avoid using plastic but the overwhelming convenience is still there and they are still widely prevalent in our market today despite the issues they have caused.

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