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A recent research has revealed why one should not use plastic cutting boards and instead switch to using wooden chopping boards. Read on to know more!

Stop using plastic cutting boards! Here is how it is seriously harming your health

This kitchen item is more dangerous than you think, it's neither non-stick cookware nor microwave

<h2>A recent research has revealed why one should not use plastic cutting boards and instead switch to using wooden chopping boards. Read on to know more!</h2>

Do you use plastic cutting boards at home? Throw them away, right now! Many households use plastic chopping boards instead of wooden ones, and this is a big reason for concern. According to a recent study published in Environmental Science &amp; Technology, plastic cutting board users could be exposed to millions of plastic particles due to repeated usage. Read on to know more!
<h3>Why you should stop using plastic cutting boards</h3>
According to research, using plastic chopping boards releases microplastics which are a known health hazard. They have been linked to cancer, digestive issues, and reproductive issues. Some chemists even believe that we consume as much as a credit card&rsquo;s worth of plastic every week.
Even if people are consuming water from plastic bottles, having food from plastic packaging and even consuming meat, they are ingesting micro amounts of microplastics.&nbsp;
<h3>What are the alternatives?</h3>
Instead of using plastic chopping boards, switch to using a wooden one. Wooden chopping boards are more durable and easily available at markets. While they are naturally antimicrobial and aesthetically pleasing, if not cleaned properly, they can harbour many bacterias.
Make sure to invest in two cutting boards if you consume meat. One can be use for meat chopping and the other for fruits and vegetables.
You should also switch to using a stainless steel reusable water bottle to reduce microplastic consumption. Make sure to avoid using plastic containers to store food. You can use ceramic or steel vessels instead.
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/health/your-wooden-cutting-board-has-200-times-more-bacteria-than-a-toilet-seat-here-is-how-to-clean-it-1701405067063">Your wooden cutting board has 200 times more bacteria than a toilet seat; here is how to clean it</a>

Are Plastic Bans Effective in India?

What exactly is the decision to do with plastics?
While it was earlier speculated and suggested that there will be a complete ban on single-use plastics, the government has announced a &ldquo;mass movement to sensitise the public against the use of plastic&rdquo;. This is to be accompanied by a gradual phasing out of plastic products, although when this phasing out will start is not been made clear.&nbsp;
At the state level, however, there has been action against plastic. While 18 states have already banned plastic carry bags, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh, Pondicherry have gone a step further and also banned single-use plastic cutlery, plates, cups and straws. Recently, Chandigarh approved its final notification on the same.&nbsp;
This decision to not introduce a blanket ban has irked a section of citizens, but what does such a ban actually entail? What are its implications? And is a ban the best way to start?
What is single-use plastic?
Single Use Plastics are different kinds of foamed plastics which are rigid, durable and mostly used for packing. These are items intended to be used only once before they are thrown away or recycled. Globally, these types of plastic packaging make for the largest industrial sector at 36%. For now, the government is planning to ban six such plastic products &mdash; straws, plastic cups, plates, small bottles and certain types of sachets.&nbsp;
Why is it bad for the environment?
These take thousands of years to decompose, and thus stay in the oceans, soils or blow above the surface. An estimate shows that by 2050, 99% of seabirds will have ingested plastic and 15% of species would be affected by ingestion and entanglement from marine litter, making them endangered.&nbsp;
For its production, it has a huge dependence on fossil fuels: if the growth in plastic production continues at the current rate, by 2050, the plastic industry may account for 20% of the world&rsquo;s total oil consumption.&nbsp;
Further, as a recent report highlighted, single-use plastic contributes to greenhouse gas emissions at every stage of its lifecycle, from its production to its refining and the way it is managed as a waste product. It means that by 2050 plastic will be responsible for up to 13% of the total &ldquo;carbon budget&rdquo; &ndash; equivalent to 615 coal-fired power plants.
It is estimated that one to 5 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide each year. That is almost 10 million plastic bags per minute. If tied together, these entire plastic bags could be wrapped around the world seven times every hour.
Who all would be impacted with the ban?&nbsp;
While there is still no clarity on which items fall under the bracket of single-use plastics, estimates indicate that they could constitute 4-7 percent of raw material used in the manufacturing process. In this context,&nbsp;Jairam Ramesh tweeted, &ldquo;I resisted blanket ban on use of single-use plastic. Plastic industry employs lakhs and the real problem is how we dispose and recycle waste."&nbsp;
If implemented, the ban will affect close to 10,000 plastic manufacturing units, impacting 3-4 lakh employees working in these units. Almost every Fast Moving Consumer Good companies (FMCG) like Nestle, Britannia, PepsiCo would be impacted.&nbsp;
Food delivery services are also set to be hit by the ban. Apart from this many other people, up and down the value chain, will be affected including small manufactures of plastic as well as those in the informal recycling sector. Packaged drink producers are also likely to get hit, since they use PET bottles for packing their products. The chairman of Bisleri International had stated, &ldquo;Almost all PET is recycled in India, so where is the problem? Instead, the authorities need to step up incentives for recycling&rdquo;.
The All India Plastics Manufacturers Association, consisting of 2000 direct members and 20,000 indirect members, has suggested that before any such measure, there needs to be a clear scientific definition of the term 'single-use plastic'
Are Plastic bans really impactful?
More than 60 countries have introduced bans and levies to curb single-use plastic waste. But, in 50 per cent of cases, information about their impact is lacking, partly because some countries have adopted them only recently and partly because monitoring is inadequate. In countries that do have data, about 30 per cent have registered drastic drops in the consumption of plastic bags within the first year. The remaining 20 per cent of countries have reported little to no change.
In South Africa, the introduction of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and deposit-return schemes proved effective in reducing littering from PET bottles, while boosting the recycling sector. This created jobs and business opportunities, while addressing one kind of problematic single-use plastics.
In India though, where states have banned this, implementation was limited to restrictions on plastic carrying bags.&nbsp;&nbsp;
What other methods could be adopted for it to be more effective?
Waste management practices need to be improved, along with financial incentives to change the habits of consumers, retailers and manufacturers. The Research and development of alternative materials need to be financed as well. &nbsp;
India would do well to focus on a circular economy of plastics. This means that government leadership, producer responsibility, consumer education and awareness should ideally enable market mechanisms to drive higher resource productivity, innovation and economic growth. While the idea behind a blanket ban is commendable, the implications it carries must be considered before diving in. Phasing plastic products out seems like a better way to go, but this must be matched with real deadlines and strict implementation if we are to actually combat this issue.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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