How You Can Reduce The Risk Of Microplastics
How To Reduce Your Exposure To Microplastics
And help save ourselves and the planet.
A few years ago, I had never heard of microplastics. While I recycled and composted, I was ignorant of the huge negative impact plastic was having on our health and the planet.
I was putting my son’s lunch in BPA-free plastic containers and did not think twice about buying plastic party favors and bags of balloons. I stored food in plastic, used plastic wrap and supported disposable cutlery, plates, cups and straws when it was convenient for me.
Then I started reading and learning.
I started reading more about single-use plastics, microplastics and nanoplastics. And I started learning about their negative impact on humans, animals and our planet.
That began a shift, in how I act and live.
My intention with this article is to provide some practical suggestions on how we all can help create a healthy and sustainable future.
Microplastics
Plastic is almost impossible to avoid. It’s in thousands of single-use items like cups, bags, cutlery and straws. It’s in toys…
