Category: plastic
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A plateful of plastic? Sources of plastic in our diet – Part 3 of 3
In Parts 1 and 2 (links below), I discussed the plastic-based chemicals and microplastics we’re exposed to and sources to our food and beverages. In this third post, I’ll discuss the following: (a) intervention studies that show measurable reductions in plastic-associated chemicals in participants; (b) what you can do to lower your exposure; and (c) resources where you…
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A plateful of plastic? Sources of plastic in our diet – Part 2 of 3
In Part 1 of this series, I discussed why reducing exposure matters for our health. In this part, I’ll cover how plastic-based chemicals and particles get into our food and beverages, including: (a) already present within minerals, plants, and animals; (b) added through processing and packaging; and (c) added during cooking, serving, and storage. This part…
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A plateful of plastic? Sources of plastic in our diet – Part 1 of 3
I recently watched the movie Plastic Detox, which chronicles the journey of six couples dealing with infertility as they remove some sources of plastics from their lives to see whether that will heal what may be causing their issues. The movie highlights the work of Dr. Shanna Swan, a scientist who has led research on…