Navigating Consumerism: Gear vs. Stuff and Microplastics Awareness

Today is the second Friday of the month—which means it’s time for Gear Not Stuff, the internet’s best gear column. We feature only gear, never stuff.

This episode follows up on two recent episodes that covered microplastics:

* This episode explained the basics of microplastics and how they harm your health (six things you must know).

* This episode revealed 10 ways you can avoid microplastics.

Today’s episode reveals 8 pieces of essential gear that will help you and your family take in fewer microplastics—reducing your long term health risks.