What are the dangers of disposable chopsticks? What are the hazards of disposable chopsticks

Disposable chopsticks hide three major hazards:

1. Disposable chopsticks must be fumigated with sulfur during the production process, so SO2 will be released when heated during use, which will erode the mucosa of the respiratory tract.

2. Disposable chopsticks are bleached with hydrogen peroxide during the production process, which has strong corrosiveness and corrodes the oral cavity, esophagus and even the gastrointestinal tract; The use of talcum powder in the grinding process will cause people to suffer from gallstones if they are not clean, and they will slowly accumulate in the human body. Sterilized disposable chopsticks have a shelf life of up to 4 months, and once the expiration date is exceeded, it is likely to carry Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli and hepatitis. As a result, hygiene is not up to standard.

3. Disposable chopsticks are a waste of forest resources. According to relevant data, China consumes 45 billion pairs of disposable chopsticks every year, consumes 1.66 million cubic meters of wood, needs to cut down about 25 million large trees, reduces the forest area by 2 million square meters, and causes devastating damage to our living environment.

It's not harmful to the body, but it's very harmful to the planet.

Destroy the environment first; Secondly, it is not necessary to disinfect thoroughly; Then, it may be used multiple times, and then decolorized or dyed to make it look whiter; In the end, it is not good for the environment and yourself, so try not to use it.

It's not much harm to your body, but it's going to be a lot of physical harm to the planet.

The hazards of using disposable chopsticks are as follows:1. Disposable chopsticks must be fumigated with sulfur during the production process, so sulfur dioxide will be released when heated during use, which will damage respiratory function.

2. Disposable chopsticks are bleached with hydrogen peroxide in the production process, hydrogen peroxide has strong corrosiveness, corrosives the mouth, esophagus, and even the stomach.

3. Bacterial infection. Sterilized disposable chopsticks have a shelf life of up to 4 months, and once the expiration date is exceeded, it is likely to carry Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli and hepatitis.

The discarding of disposable chopsticks can also cause irreparable damage to the environment and nature around us.

The hazards of disposable chopsticks are as follows:

1. Impaired respiratory function. In order to whiten chopsticks, some criminals will fumigate with sulfur during the production of disposable chopsticks, and the sulfur gas will release SO2 when it is heated when bleached, and it will solidify on the surface of the chopsticks when it is cold. When we use chopsticks, when the chopsticks are heated, they will release gases that enter the human body and erode the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, causing cough and other diseases.

2. Damage to digestive function. Criminals will also use hydrogen peroxide to bleach disposable chopsticks during the production process, and the black chopsticks that have been boiled in hydrogen peroxide will turn white. Hydrogen peroxide is highly corrosive, causing corrosion to the mouth, esophagus and even the gastrointestinal tract; The use of talcum powder in the grinding process will cause people to suffer from gallstones if they are not clean, and they will slowly accumulate in the human body.

3. Damage to the gallbladder. In order to make the chopsticks smoother, the chopsticks are polished before they are released. Polishing is the addition of a layer of paraffin wax to the surface of the chopsticks.

Paraffin wax is a low-end product in the petroleum smelting process, and the paraffin wax on the chopsticks will accumulate in our human body. Paraffin wax slowly accumulates in our body, which can cause us to develop gallstones.

Disposable chopsticks

Disposable chopsticks refer to chopsticks that are discarded after one use, also known as "sanitary chopsticks" and "convenient chopsticks". Disposable chopsticks are a product of the fast-paced and resource-saving life of the society, but also a product of the sharp decline of forest resources. There are mainly disposable wooden chopsticks, mystery household worship and disposable bamboo chopsticks.

Disposable chopsticks are favored by the catering industry because of their hygiene and convenience, but the problem of disposable wooden chopsticks causing the destruction of a large number of woodlands is becoming more and more prominent. The consumption of various types of wooden chopsticks in the Chinese market is very huge, of which 45 billion pairs of disposable wooden chopsticks are consumed every year.

Every 5,000 pairs of wooden disposable chopsticks are processed to consume a poplar tree that grows for 30 years, and the daily production of disposable wooden chopsticks in the country consumes more than 100 acres of forest, totaling 10,000 mu a year. And inferior wooden chopsticks are not clean, they just give people the illusion of hygiene.

The disposable bamboo chopsticks are made of renewable bamboo, economic and environmentally friendly, more and more widely used, China also uses the preferential policy of export tax rebate to encourage the use of disposable bamboo chopsticks instead of disposable wooden chopsticks exports, reduce the use of wood, and protect forests.

Introduction People are full of tea and rice every day, and tableware is indispensable when eating, and disposable tableware is widely used because of its convenience and speed. For the use of disposable chopsticks, everyone may ignore its harm. This article will ** the dangers of disposable chopsticks.

Ingredients for disposable chopsticks.

Disposable chopsticks are usually made from materials such as wood, bamboo, plastic, and paper. Disposable chopsticks made of wood and bamboo have natural properties, but the composition of disposable chopsticks made of plastic and paper can be harmful to health.

Chemical contamination during the manufacturing process.

The manufacture of disposable chopsticks requires a series of technological processes, involving many chemicals, such as additives, coatings, toughening agents, etc. These chemicals may remain on disposable chopsticks and pose a potential health threat once they enter the body.

Contaminated food during use.

Disposable chopsticks are a kind of "single-use" tableware, and multiple uses can cause cross-contamination of food before and after meals. In the process of using disposable tableware, if the tableware is not clean, it may cause bacteria to breed and cause harm to human health. When using disposable chopsticks, be sure to ensure that the utensils are clean and hygienic.

harm to the environment.

With the increase in consumption level, the use of disposable chopsticks has increased significantly. However, excessive use of disposable chopsticks is bound to damage the environment. The heavy use of disposable chopsticks will lead to the destruction of forests and increase the generation of garbage.

The accumulation of garbage can cause air and water pollution, which brings great harm to the environment.

Conclusion The hazards of disposable chopsticks cannot be ignored. When using disposable chopsticks, you should try to choose disposable chopsticks made of natural materials. During use, be sure to maintain hygiene and do not reuse.

In addition, we should also uphold the concept of environmental protection, reduce the use of disposable chopsticks, and do our part for environmental protection.