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I would like to remind people that... + the primary source of microplastic particle generation in most households is the washing and drying of (plastic) clothe
by simmanian 3y ago
I would like to remind people that...
+ the primary source of microplastic particle generation in most households is the washing and drying of (plastic) clothes. I don't have evidence to back this up, but I have a feeling you breathe in more plastic fiber particles every time you remove lint from your dryer than you ingest through your mouth the whole year.
+ the more processed a food is, the higher its microplastic concentration [1] - apparently breaded shrimp is the worst.
[1] https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2024/01/12/microplastics-fish-chicken-tofu-protein/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2024/01/12/...
- schiffern 3y agoEven the simple act of putting on a synthetic shirt or sweatshirt has you at the epicenter of a large "puff" of microplastic dust. Source: put on a hoodie while standing in a sunbeam.
- simmanian 3y agoI am conflicted every time my wife brings home Patagonia she received for free at work
- ChatGTP 3y agoGoing to be some sad irony if Patagonia is found out to be responsible for more plastic pollution than they ever thought imaginable. I been wearing their plastic fleeces for years, I guess I’m fucked.
- therein 3y agoI am very concerned by this really. After putting on that hoodie, take a look at your fingertips, and then your eyelashes. Microplastic fibers are everywhere and they are electrostatically attracted to you. At times it will feel like they are chasing you.
- saiya-jin 3y agoLinks to paywalled articles will not win you many friends around here
- throwanem 3y agohttps://archive.ph/QwiaS https://archive.ph/QwiaS