10 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Microplastic Exposure
By Jacey Sillito
Microplastics are virtually everywhere in modern daily life, but making small, intentional adjustments to your household routines can significantly lower your daily intake.
UC Davis Health published expert guidance on practical steps to limit exposure:
Exposure scientist Deborah Bennett recommends ditching plastic microwaves, switching to glass storage containers, drinking tap water from reusable bottles, and choosing natural fiber bedding and clothing to reduce airborne and ingested synthetic particles. Simple changes in the kitchen, laundry room, and home environment meaningfully lower long-term chemical and plastic buildup