Battling Microplastics in the Kitchen

Reducing microplastics in food prep is as easy as swapping out everyday staples and is a practical step toward healthier living.

It's possible to reduce exposure to microplastics in the kitchen by swapping items out for nonplastic alternatives. YRABOTA/Shutterstock

In our plastic-filled world, it can be challenging to avoid plastics. This is especially true in the kitchen, where microplastics abound. These tiny plastic particles are sometimes intentionally manufactured for particular products, but more often are fragments that result from larger plastics breaking down. They are found in the air, water, and food.

There’s an ongoing debate in the scientific and medical communities about whether microplastics are harmful. Research is ongoing but is currently still inconclusive.