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WHAT PLASTIC IS DOING TO OUR HEALTH

Plastic is everywhere – not just in toys and bottles, but in cling film wrapped around food and in non-stick coating on frying pans. It can even be found on many of the UK’s till receipts (making them non-recyclable). And the really bad news? It may be affecting your health.

WHAT’S THE RISK?

The health concern comes from the chemicals contained in plastic. Some of those, including Bisphenol A (BPA) – which studies have linked to a higher

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