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Plastic Bottle Disadvateges: Often people have been seen drinking water in a plastic bottle, but it can be very dangerous for health and can also kill.

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Highlights
- Drinking water in a plastic bottle increases the risk of cancer.
- Plastic bottles have a bad effect on liver and kidney.
- The earthen bottle keeps the water cool and pure.
Jamshedpur In today’s time, most people drink water in plastic bottles. Especially when they buy cold drinks or mineral water bottles, instead of throwing it, they start using it again and again. But do you know that this habit can be very dangerous for health?
Dr. Bijendra Kumar, who has been working in this area for the last 30 years, says that drinking water from a plastic bottle increases the risk of many serious diseases. Plastic bottles are made from a special type of chemical, which starts dissolving in water over time. When we consume this water, these chemicals reach our body and harm them slowly.
Plastic bottle damage
1. risk of cancer-Chemicals present in plastic are gradually accumulated in the body and can cause serious diseases like cancer in a long time.
2. Diabetes and hormonal imbalances – Poisonous elements present in plastic can spoil the hormonal balance of the body, which increases the risk of diabetes and other diseases.
3. Immunity is weak – Drinking plastic bottle water for a long time can weaken the body’s immunity.
4. Effect on liver and kidney-Chemical liver and kidneys emanating from plastic, which can gradually reduce the functionality of these organs.
Which bottle to use?
Instead of plastic you can use some other safe and healthy options:
Earthen bottle – the pure and natural option. Keeps water cool and has many health benefits.
Copper bottle – It purifies water and makes the digestive system strong,
Glass bottle – It keeps water safe without any chemical.
Steel bottle – strong and durable, it protects the water for a long time.
Why is the earthen bottle special?
These days, beautiful and attractive earthen bottles are available in the market, whose price starts at just 100 rupees. It is not only environmentally friendly, but is also very beneficial for health.
1. Naturally cold water – The earthen bottle keeps the water cool without any electricity consumption, so that cold water of the fridge is not required.
2. Maintains purity – The natural properties of soil keep the water full of freshness and keep free from any type of chemicals.
3. Improve taste – The water kept in earthen pitcher or bottle feels sweet and light in taste.
4. Helpful in digestion – soil water keeps the body cool and makes the digestive system strong.
Why are people liking earthen bottles?
Sushma ji, who came to buy earthen bottle in the market, says that she drinks water in the pot and bottle for the last several years. He says, \ “soil water is not only delicious, but also very good for health.
Jamshedpur,Purbi Singhbhum,Jharkhand
March 19, 2025, 14:26 IST
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