What you can do to reduce your exposure to microplastics

What you can do to reduce your exposure to microplastics

Recently, there has been an increased focus on the potential risk of microplastics on human health. These tiny plastic particles, whichare now widespread in the environment, are known to be inadvertently ingested and absorbed into the body. Emerging evidence suggests an unfortunate link between microplastics and negative health consequences. However, there are steps we can take to reduce microplastics exposure. Microplastics, defined as fragment…

Slices of wood can filter bacteria and microplastics from water

Water filters made from untreated wood can remove more than 99 per cent of particles, taking out many harmful bacteria and microplastics

How to Reduce Microplastic Exposure

Microplastics are ubiquitous. Though you can’t see them with the naked eye, they’re found almost everywhere — in our food, our cleaning supplies and cosmetics, our water, the air we breathe — and increasingly, in our bodies. Plastic production is expected to triple in the next 30 years, which means our exposure will also likely increase significantly, says Tracey J. Woodruff, PhD, MPH , a professor and director of the program on reproductive hea…