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Which of the following resin-code represents harmful plastic?
Which of the following resin-code represents harmful plastic?
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Solution
The correct option is C 3
It is considered harmful plastic due to the following reasons:
• Heavy metals (cadmium & lead) are added to PVC.
• Phthalates (chemical additives) copy our hormones.
• Burning PVC releases dioxins (one of the most toxic chemicals known to humans).
It is considered harmful plastic due to the following reasons:
• Heavy metals (cadmium & lead) are added to PVC.
• Phthalates (chemical additives) copy our hormones.
• Burning PVC releases dioxins (one of the most toxic chemicals known to humans).
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