microplastics
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Sip Sustainably: Let’s Ditch Those Toxic Cups
I wish I could say it was my altruistic love for Planet Earth that made me flip the switch to using sustainable hot beverage cups. But I made this change for selfish reasons: my long term health. The planet just reaps the side benefits. The Dirty Truth They’re everywhere. Paper cups from trendy coffee shops…
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How to Grocery Shop Like You Rule the World
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There’s plastic in my tea!
The Hidden Danger: Microplastics in Tea I recently learned that most commercial tea has plastic built into the teabags to seal them. When you pour hot water onto the teabag, guess what melts into your drink while the tea steeps? Billions of microplastics and nanoplastics, that’s what. If you think that sounds unhealthy, you’re right.…
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How on Earth can we tackle microplastics?
I used to think microplastics were only an issue in seafood. I used to be wrong. These tiny particles of plastic have been found in salt, honey, beer, and nearly every protein source, from animals to plant-based. The more processed a food is, the higher the microplastic content is likely to be. But even apples…
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How To Be A Savvy Seafood Shopper
