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Recycled plastic is a toxic cocktail: Over 80 chemicals found in a single pellet


Recycled plastic pellets can release a hidden mix of over 80 chemicals into water, disrupting hormones and fat metabolism in zebrafish larvae. Researchers warn that unknown and toxic additives make current recycling practices dangerously unpredictable.

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