If you’re trying to reduce the number of plastic kitchen utensils you own this year in favor of nontoxic options, it’s probably not the worst idea. plate of microplastics are found in many common kitchen items. They’re also found in water, the air and much more. Therefore, it may be a good idea to reduce the number of plastic items used in your kitchen to cut back on microplastics that may leak into your food.
Although it’s unclear how microplastics affect our health, it makes sense to limit plastic items as best as possible. Here are some everyday kitchen tools you should swap out in the new year.
Are microplastics bad for you?
Microplastics have become a significant environmental concern, and scientists are now concerned about their potential health effects. An estimated 22 million micro- and nanoplastic particles are inhaled by humans each year, and that is largely because they are so hard to avoid.
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