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How To Avoid Ingesting Microplastics

You’ve heard of microplastics? The tiny particles that are floating around in the air and in water supplies. So how can you limit your microplastic intake? Here are some tips:…

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You've heard of microplastics? The tiny particles that are floating around in the air and in water supplies.

So how can you limit your microplastic intake? Here are some tips:

1. Avoid bottled water. Studies show tap water has less plastics than bottled.
2. Don't microwave food that is in a plastic container.
3. Eat fresh food. Food that is pre-prepared and cased in plastic likely has more microplastics.
4. Dust frequently.

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