An analysis of the Labor Chamber and the Federal Environment Agency shows that 85 percent of the soda soda contains microplastics. The Salzburger AK now requires transparent labeling of possible taxes on the packaging, increased controls and measures for filling companies.
On behalf of the Salzburg Chamber of Labor, the Federal Environment Agency further looked at soft drinks that are available in the food trade – including 15 lemonades and five iced tea – from various common brands and manufacturers to microplastics. It was investigated for the ten most common types of plastic used on the European market.
17 of the 20 soft drinks contain microplastics
85 percent of rehearsals, ie 17 of the 20, contained demonstrably microplastics in size between 25 and 500 micrometers. A total of 112 micro -particles in the detected size were found in the 20 liters. This corresponds to a means of 5.6 pieces/liter. The maximum value was 22.7 pieces per liter.
The bottles all consisted of pet, the closures made of PE and the labels mainly from PP, occasionally of PET and paper. “Recycling or partially recycled bottles were with one exception between the least stressed samples. So no trend could be found that recycled bottles are more contaminated with microplastics,” says AK Consumer Protector Stefan Göweil. The highest charged monster was also a recycling bottle, but the plastic profile found indicates the sample to an external access path.
How do microplastics excit?
Microplastics can get into the drinks in various ways. “For PE and PET there is a submission of the packaging, ie the closure and the bottle, most likely, because there is direct contact here with the soft drinks,” says AK expert Göweil, “however, it should be noted that the material properties can vary from PET and this fact has an impact on a possible wear.” Other causes can be found in the production process or through the wear when opening and closing the bottles.
Great uncertainty among consumers: inside
Microplastics in food makes many consumers worry. “There are currently no extensive legal limit values at European level for the accession of micro and nanoplastic, for example in food or in water,” says AK Consumer Protector Martina Plazer.
But remains open nationally for the AK problems: “The” Microplastics Action Plan “is going with this year. However, there is no relationship with Microplastics in the current government program,” AK President Peter Eder notes.
Austria supports the measures at European and international level, such as the plastic avoidance agreement. Global cooperation is also needed to reduce the access of microplastics in the environment.
Source: Krone
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