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Research & News brings together clear, practical explanations of new microplastics studies, product developments, and headlines. Plastic Free Kitchen looks at what the evidence actually shows, what it cannot prove, and what it may mean for everyday kitchen choices.
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Does “Not Detected” Mean Your Water Is PFAS-Free?
“Not detected” is not the same as zero. A new drinking-water study shows why that distinction matters, without telling us what is in every household’s tap water.
Does “Not Detected” Mean Your Water Is PFAS-Free?
“Not detected” is not the same as zero. A new drinking-water study shows why that distinction matters, without telling us what is in every household’s tap water.
Did a Report Find Hazardous Chemicals in 93% of...
No. The underlying analysis classified chemicals in a database, not products in people's homes. It found that 685 of 738 chemicals with enough toxicity and exposure information met the Environmental...
Did a Report Find Hazardous Chemicals in 93% of...
No. The underlying analysis classified chemicals in a database, not products in people's homes. It found that 685 of 738 chemicals with enough toxicity and exposure information met the Environmental...
Does Clearly Filtered Remove Microplastics? Wha...
A household screening test counted 14 suspected microplastic particles before a Clearly Filtered under-sink system was installed and 1 afterward. The drop is encouraging, but this was one small home...
Does Clearly Filtered Remove Microplastics? Wha...
A household screening test counted 14 suspected microplastic particles before a Clearly Filtered under-sink system was installed and 1 afterward. The drop is encouraging, but this was one small home...
Can Chitosan Remove Microplastics From the Body...
Early studies suggest that specific chitosan preparations may change particle counts in a fixed stool subsample or estimated blood measurements. The two human pilots were very small, and they do...
Can Chitosan Remove Microplastics From the Body...
Early studies suggest that specific chitosan preparations may change particle counts in a fixed stool subsample or estimated blood measurements. The two human pilots were very small, and they do...
Can Inhaling Microplastics Affect the Lungs?
Studies have measured inhalable microplastics in indoor air and reported plastic particles in human sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and lung tissue. Controlled animal inhalation and high-exposure workplace studies support concern...
Can Inhaling Microplastics Affect the Lungs?
Studies have measured inhalable microplastics in indoor air and reported plastic particles in human sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and lung tissue. Controlled animal inhalation and high-exposure workplace studies support concern...