Follow these steps to minimise your exposure to plastic

The numbers embossed on the water in a triangular symbol tells you about the grade of plastic and whether it is recyclable or not

Toxic chemicals leach out of plastic and are found in the blood and tissue of nearly all of us. Exposure to them is linked to cancers, birth defects, impaired immunity, endocrine disruption and other ailments. However, there are a few ways such as using metal or clay containers instead of plastic containers to store water, avoid drinking tea or coffee from a plastic mug or thermocol glass among others that can reduce your exposure to plastic.