10 Everyday Items You Should Never Pour Down the Drain
Medication
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Flushing leftover pills does not eliminate them. Many active compounds survive treatment systems and enter rivers, soils, and in some cases trace drinking supplies.
Pharmaceutical residues can disrupt aquatic hormones, stress species, and contribute to antibiotic resistance. Safe take back programs or sealed household disposal methods prevent chemical loading of waterways and protect ecosystems.
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