Scientists have found that the average litre of bottled water contains nearly a quarter million invisible pieces of ever-so-tiny nanoplastics. They have detected and categorised these nanoplastics for the first time by a microscope using dual lasers in a major study.

Tens of thousands of invisible nanoplastic particles present in bottled water: Study

Bottled water is flying off the shelves fast across major supermarkets in the UK, as people are panic buying amidst the worst-ever drought in the country’s history on the back of a severe heatwave.

UK stores limit purchase of bottled water as people empty shelves amid drought

Scientists in Barcelona say that bottled water's impact on the environment is 3,500 times more than tap water's. Is it time for a switch from bottles to tap? What are the risks associated with tap water?

Gravitas: The problem with bottled water

Bottled water has a 3,500 times higher impact on the natural resources of the Earth when compared to normal tap water, recent research has concluded. In a first of its kind research, scientists studied the impact of bottled water on the Earth’s ecosystem in comparison to tap water.

Bottled water has 3,500 times more impact on environment than tap water

The lush volcanic hills surrounding Volvic in central France have long been a source of mineral water prized worldwide, but locals and geologists warn that too much is now being pumped out, putting the entire region at risk.

Too thirsty? France's Volvic blamed as streams run dry

Ambrose D’Mello is 52-year-old and has been on a silent protest since 2005. He is protesting against the sale of packaged drinking water. He carries a slate with him to communicate by writing on it using a small piece of a damp cloth. Watch this video to know more about D’Mello's fight.

This 52-year-old man is on a 'Silent Protest' to make 'Big Noise'

Researchers tested 250 bottles of water in Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Lebanon, Mexico, Thailand, and the United States

Top bottled water brands contaminated with plastic particles: Report

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