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You’re Surrounded by Microplastics, but These Habits Can Help Reduce Exposure

Microplastics enter our homes and bodies in surprising ways, but small changes in how we cook, clean, and store our belongings can help lower our exposure.
You’re Surrounded by Microplastics, but These Habits Can Help Reduce Exposure
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Rachel Ann T. Melegrito
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Microplastics are the new fear in town—they’re linked to numerous health risks, and we just cannot seem to get away from them.

“Plastic is everywhere,” Richard Thompson, professor of marine biology at the University of Plymouth in the UK and the first scientist to coin the term microplastics, told The Epoch Times. “Microplastics are in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat.”

Rachel Ann T. Melegrito
Rachel Ann T. Melegrito
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Rachel Melegrito worked as an occupational therapist, specializing in neurological cases. Melegrito also taught university courses in basic sciences and professional occupational therapy. She earned a master's degree in childhood development and education in 2019. Since 2020, Melegrito has written extensively on health topics for various publications and brands.