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Toes♀ to Science@beehaw.org • 11 days ago

Scientist Dissolves Soda Can To Reveal A Thin Plastic Liner Inside

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Scientist Dissolves Soda Can To Reveal A Thin Plastic Liner Inside

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Toes♀ to Science@beehaw.org • 11 days ago
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Canned soft drinks are actually held in plastic, not aluminum.
  • @pixeltree@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    4•10 days ago

    That liner is BPA, an endocrine disruptor!

    • @Xkok@midwest.social
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      11•10 days ago

      Generally no. The industry moved away from BPA in response to regulatory requirements.

      • @pixeltree@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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        3•10 days ago

        Oooo, seems my knowledge is probably outdated. Thanks

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