Category: Microplastics
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What’s the Best Plastic-Free Coffee Pot and Grinder? Here’s What I Found
A Reddit question about coffee pots sent me down a rabbit hole. After digging through 34 Reddit threads, recent microplastic studies, and dozens of product specs, here’s what I found about plastic-free coffee makers and grinders, including the “plastic-free” label problem that nobody talks about.
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Why Where Your Pet’s Food Is Made Actually Matters for PFAS
I used to think PFAS in pet food was all about ingredients, but location matters way more. Where the food is made shapes exposure risks significantly.
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Does Meat Rendering Introduce Toxic Chemicals?
Pet food labels list ingredients like chicken meal and fish meal, but say nothing about the rendering process that creates them. Here’s why that supply chain step matters for PFAS and microplastic contamination in your pet’s bowl.
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Do Tea Bags Release Microplastics?
I tested different tea bags in boiling water to see how they break down and what that might mean for microplastic exposure.
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I tested 4 cutting boards for microplastics
After seeing a Reddit discussion about microplastics from cutting boards, I examined wear, residue, and material differences in my own kitchen. Here’s what actually happens and what changes make a difference.
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Microplastics from Fleece
Do fleece blankets release microplastics during use? I tested it out and these are my results
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I Tested 2 Brita Filters for Microplastics
Will using Brita pitchers introduce microplastics in my water? These are my results
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I Tried to Go PFAS‑Free — and It Costs Way More Than I Expected
Living PFAS-free presents financial challenges due to high costs of alternatives, yet manageable strategies exist to reduce exposure without overwhelming budgets.
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Are We Chewing on Microplastics Every Time We Floss?
How bad is floss with microplastic exposure? Bad. I researched traditional floss and share alternatives that will help you avoid microplastics and harmful chemicals.
