Unexplainable Life in plastic — not fantastic?
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Aug 13, 2025 
Annie Lowrey, an Atlantic writer and author of *I Fought Plastic. Plastic Won*, discusses the pervasive role of plastic in our lives and its alarming health risks. She highlights the hidden dangers of microplastics, even in seemingly safe foods. Lowrey shares her personal quest to reduce plastic use while addressing the challenges involved in adopting a plastic-free lifestyle. The conversation also delves into practical tips for minimizing plastic intake and the urgent need for awareness about plastic's contamination in our bodies and environments.
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Morning Plastic-Free Attempt Fails Fast
- Annie Lowrey tried to live a morning without plastic and failed within 20 minutes because everyday items contained plastic.
- She realized a truly plastic-free modern home would be nearly impossible and impractical.
Swap Kitchen Plastics For Safer Materials
- Replace soft plastics in the kitchen with glass, metal, or wood and stop microwaving plastic.
- Implement household rules like no microwaving plastic and swap plastic utensils for non-plastic alternatives.
Pervasive Exposure Limits Elimination
- Plastic exposure is pervasive: in dust, clothes, food, water, and the home environment.
- Because it's everywhere, individual actions can reduce but not eliminate exposure.