Microplastics
Microplastics in Toothpaste: Still a Problem?
Plastic microbeads were banned from US toothpaste in 2015 and major brands removed them. Some formulas still use plastic polymers.
Microplastics in the Air You Breathe
You may inhale up to 68,000 microplastic particles a day, mostly indoors and in cars.
Microplastics in K-Cups and Coffee Pods
Single-use plastic coffee pods release microplastics into your cup, and the machine adds more.
Microplastics in Clothes
Synthetic clothes shed plastic microfibers as you wear and wash them, and laundry is a top source of microplastic pollution.
Microplastics in Chewing Gum
Yes, chewing gum sheds microplastics: most gum is built on a plastic base and a piece can release up to 3,000 particles.
Microplastics in Testicles: What the Study Really Found
A 2024 study found microplastics in every human testicle tested. That shows widespread exposure, not proven harm. The calm, evidence-graded breakdown.
Microplastics in the Ocean
The ocean holds trillions of microplastic particles, from the surface to the trenches, fed mainly by everyday plastic waste on land.
Microplastics in Fish: Should You Worry?
Nearly all seafood now contains microplastics, but it is a minor source of human exposure and the evidence does not support giving…
Microplastics in Glass Bottles
Glass bottles can carry more microplastics than plastic, but the glass is not the problem: the painted metal cap is.
How to Avoid Microplastics
You cannot avoid microplastics entirely, but you can cut most of your intake by targeting the big sources: water, heated plastic, and…