How to Reduce Your Exposure to Harmful Microplastics

Posted on January 16th 2025 (2 months)
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In this video, Rhonda discusses a a variety of methods for reducing exposure to microplastics and their associated chemicals (i.e., BPA, phthalates, BPS, & PFAS), including:

  • How even water in glass bottles can contain harmful chemicals (like PFAS, commonly referred to as a "forever chemical")
  • The bottled water brands with the highest PFAS levels
  • If reverse osmosis filtration systems can remove microplastics and associated chemicals from water
  • Why you should limit consumption of canned foods & beverages
  • Why you should never heat food in plastic containers
  • Why just because something says "BPA-free" doesn't mean it's safe
  • Why disposable coffee cups are a major source of BPA exposure
  • How even something like salt can add 7,000 microplastic particles to your diet every year
  • How to reduce microplastics in indoor air
  • The best type of clothing for reducing microplastic exposure
  • Why you should be extra cautious about handling paper receipts, especially after using hand sanitizer

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