We all consume items that have plastic , while its very hard not to because most things are packed in plastic materials. A great example is drinking out of water bottles that are in plastic bottles. We think nothing out of it when we drink out from these plastic bottles. Unfortunately, it goes deeper. Plastic isn't just a endangerment to the environment but also harmful towards us humans. Plastic contains chemicals that are use to disinfect and other different chemicals which we can be affected by. In ways if causing humans health issues like cancer, disorders, and infertility. Changes that we can make to prevent these issues are using water bottles that aren't plastic, getting filtered water, and not buying foods that contain plastic containers. (GEOLOGY 101 J.L.)
I had no idea that we could be affected that bad. I had a feeling that it would affect our digestive systems. It’s so crazy how something so little could affect us so much!.