Category: PFAS in Home
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Will the Micron Chip Factory increase exposure to PFAS?
Will the Micron Chip Factory increase exposure to PFAS? I broke down what the permit actually says.
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PFAS in Pet Food: The Five-Stage Exposure Chain (and Why Geography Is Just Stage One)
I wrote last month that the factory address on a pet food bag matters. A reader pushed back: okay, what about everything after that? This is the rest of the chain (the gaskets, the bag, the truck, your pantry, the bowl) and what to actually change.
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Do Plastic Baby Bottles Release Microplastics When Heating Formula?
I tested plastic vs. glass baby bottles at home after a Reddit thread made me panic about microplastics in heated formula. Here’s what I found — and what the research actually says.
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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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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.
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I Tested Plastic-Free Floss Alternatives
I researched, tested and ranked the best plastic-free floss and these 2 were the best.