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Plastic Pollution is a big problem. Every year, we produce an estimated 260 million tons of plastic, and only 9% is recycled or incinerated for energy use. So, where does the rest of it go? The most common way that plastic ends up in our water is through leaching, which occurs when chemicals from plastic bottles and bags dissolve into the water supply. While many plastics are labeled as "BPA-Free," they are still often made with chemicals that can cause cancer and disrupt hormones if consumed by humans. For me, the best solution would be [admin note: the link here has been removed because it is 'greenwashing'. Unfortunately the claims made about non harm to the environment are only partially true and this is a blatant advert which this forum does not allow. I have put a link to support my case in the next but one post]