2% With Michael Easter Gear Not Stuff: Avoid Microplastics
Oct 11, 2024
Dive into the troubling world of microplastics and their health risks. Discover the crucial difference between 'gear' and 'stuff' and how consumer habits shape our lives. Uncover eight essential pieces of gear that can drastically reduce your family's exposure to microplastics. Learn about smart alternatives like steel water bottles and glass filters. Join the conversation and share your solutions to minimize contact with these harmful pollutants!
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Microplastics and Health
- Microplastics are everywhere and may negatively impact our health.
- Reduce exposure by using specific gear discussed in the episode.
Avoid Bottled Water
- Avoid bottled water, which adds 90,000 microplastics yearly to your body.
- Use a reusable steel bottle like the Stanley Quencher 40-ounce with a metal straw.
Filter Tap Water
- Filter tap water to reduce microplastics and other potential contaminants.
- Consider a glass LifeStraw filter, although its filter component is plastic.