Microplastic Sources
Are Microplastics in Meat?
Think of your favorite dinner. A perfectly cooked beef filet with a side of béarnaise sauce. A chicken parmesan that’s perfectly crispy and topped with…
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Microplastic Sources
Are There Microplastics in Fruit?
Although a lot of the media and public are focused on microplastics contamination in seafood and our bodies, recent studies show that many fruits and…
Microplastic Sources
The Misleading Claim that “Glass Bottles Have More Microplastics Than Plastic Bottles”
You may have seen the headlines or posts claiming that glass beverage bottles contain more microplastics than plastic bottles. These claims state that glass bottles…
Microplastic Effects on Bodily Systems
The Impact of Microplastics on Male Fertility – And Eight Antioxidants That May Support You
Microplastics have been found in our water, our food, and even the air we breathe. Although human studies are limited, studies in animals and cell…
Microplastic Effects on Bodily Systems
The Hidden Impact of Microplastics on Male Fertility – And Seven Antioxidants You Can Take To Support Wellness
Microplastics have been found in our water, our food, and even the air we breathe. Although studies in humans are limited, academic studies in animals…
Microplastic Effects on Bodily Systems
The Threat of Microplastics on Male Fertility – And Seven Natural Antioxidants to Help Fight Back
Microplastics are in our water, our food, and even the air we breathe. Although the evidence is still evolving, many scientific studies demonstrate the severe…
Microplastic Sources
What Do Microplastics Look Like?
Microplastics are like ugly snowflakes – each particle is essentially unique. Their appearance varies widely based on the type of plastic, source material, degradation pathway,…
Microplastic Sources
Doing Laundry Creates Microplastics
Laundry is one of the most overlooked yet significant contributors to microplastic pollution in modern life. Each wash cycle puts clothes under all kinds of…
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Do Coffee Makers Release Microplastics?
It’s likely that coffee makers release microplastics. While there hasn’t been a publication confirming this, it isn’t a stretch to assume that the simple process…
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Do Teabags Have Microplastics?
Tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, and is often associated with perceived health benefits. Unfortunately, most teabags are made…
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Polyester Clothes Release Microplastics
Polyester is one of the most common plastics used in the production of clothing, fabrics, and other textiles. A growing body of evidence shows that…
Microplastic Sources
Do Clothes Release Microplastics
Most people associate microplastics with food, water, or plastic packaging, but clothing is one of the most consistent and closest sources of microplastic exposure. Synthetic…