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313 research explainers, guides, product picks, and how-tos. Newest first, every claim sourced.
Water
Best Glass Water Bottles 2026: Lifefactory, bkr, Purifyou, Ello
Picks by use: Ello Clara to drink from glass, Purifyou for borosilicate, Lifefactory for the dishwasher and bkr for small bags, with each cap rule.
April 28, 2026 · 8 min read
Food
Microplastics in Bread: From Plastic Bags to Wheat Fields
Microplastics enter bread from plastic packaging, atmospheric deposition, and contaminated wheat soils. Here is what studies have found and how to choose lower-plastic-contact bread.
April 27, 2026 · 7 min read
Pregnancy
Baby Bottles and Microplastics: Glass, Steel & Silicone
Compare documented assemblies and source-specific bottle and teat studies. No zero-particle promises or changes to formula preparation and hygiene.
April 26, 2026 · 8 min read
Food
Microplastics in Pasta: What Studies Found in Dry & Cooked Pasta
Studies have detected microplastics in dry pasta from packaging and in cooked pasta from utensils and water. Here is what to know and how to reduce it.
April 25, 2026 · 8 min read
Food
Coffee Brewing Methods: Compare Plastic Contact and Evidence
Compare exact pour-over, French press, moka, drip, espresso and pod constructions. A contact-path checklist replaces unsupported particle and health rankings.
April 24, 2026 · 7 min read
Home
Plastic Recycling Numbers 1-7: Material and Contact Conditions
What plastic numbers 1–7 identify and how material, heat, wear, and use conditions differ. Ranked by modeled plastic contact, not chemical safety.
April 23, 2026 · 10 min read
Pregnancy
Microplastics in Baby Bottles and Kids’ Food: A Practical Checklist
Check feeding safety, complete bottle assemblies, storage instructions, toddler cups and model-specific filter claims without inventing a personal exposure ranking.
April 21, 2026 · 7 min read
Health
How Much Plastic Do We Eat Per Week? The Credit-Card Stat Explained
You may have read that we eat a credit card of plastic per week. Here is what the research actually says and what is realistic.
April 20, 2026 · 8 min read
Pregnancy
Microplastics in Semen: What 2024 Studies Found About Male Fertility
Two 2024 studies detected microplastics in every human semen sample tested: and linked higher concentrations to reduced sperm quality.
April 18, 2026 · 9 min read
Health
Microplastics in Arterial Plaque: The 2024 NEJM Heart Study
A 2024 NEJM study found microplastics in 58% of carotid plaque samples. Patients with plastic in their arteries had 4.53× higher risk of heart attack or stroke.
April 17, 2026 · 10 min read
Health
Microplastics in Human Blood: What the 2022 Leslie Study Found
In 2022 scientists first detected microplastics in human blood: found in 77% of 22 healthy donors. Here is what they found, what it means, and what to do.
April 16, 2026 · 9 min read
Water
International Report: Microplastics in Drinking Water (2026)
The 2026 international report on microplastics in drinking water: WHO, PNAS, EPA findings, regions with highest contamination, and what it means for you.
April 15, 2026 · 12 min read
Pregnancy
Microplastics and Pregnancy: What Human Studies Show
Read the human placenta and fetal studies, their limits, and a practical pregnancy product checklist that preserves nutrition and clinical care.
April 12, 2026 · 10 min read
Pregnancy
Microplastics in Breast Milk: What 3 Human Studies Found
Three human studies reported different breast-milk findings. Compare samples, collection methods, detection limits and what they mean for infant feeding.
April 12, 2026 · 9 min read
Pregnancy
Microplastics in Prenatal Vitamins: How to Read the Evidence
Separate prenatal capsule ingredients, packaging and particle testing. Review the label with your clinician without skipping recommended supplementation.
April 12, 2026 · 7 min read
Pregnancy
Microplastics in the Nursery: A Practical Setup Checklist
Review sleep equipment, textiles, cleaning and indoor air without unsupported exposure rankings. Keep safe sleep and lead-safe renovation requirements first.
April 12, 2026 · 7 min read
Pregnancy
Microplastics and Children: What Studies Show and Parents Can Do
Understand infant stool measurements, the 2025 indoor-air study and 2026 prenatal research. Practical steps by age without unsupported exposure or product rankings.
April 12, 2026 · 8 min read
Pregnancy
Microplastics and IVF Success Rates: BPA, Phthalates & Outcomes
Higher BPA and phthalate levels in IVF patients are linked to fewer eggs, fewer good embryos, and lower live birth rates. A 3-month pre-cycle plasticiser reduction protocol.
April 12, 2026 · 12 min read
Water
Which Country Has the Most Microplastics in Tap Water? (2026 Global Ranking)
Tap-water microplastic levels range from <1 to 1,500+ particles per litre worldwide. The 2026 country-by-country ranking with WHO baseline, regional studies, and what drives the gap between the lowest-contact and dirtiest taps.
April 8, 2026 · 11 min read
Pregnancy
Microplastics and Gestational Diabetes: BPA, Phthalates & Risk
BPA, phthalates, and PFAS from microplastic exposure are linked to higher gestational diabetes risk through insulin resistance. The evidence and a reduction plan.
April 2, 2026 · 10 min read
Food
Microplastics in Protein Powder and Supplements
Tubs, scoops, plastic shakers, sachets, gummies: what raises microplastic risk in your supplement routine. Transfer to glass + metal scoop + glass shaker for ~$30-50.
March 29, 2026 · 11 min read
Water
Microplastics in Tap Water: Is Your Drinking Water Safe?
94% of US tap water samples contain microplastics. What actually removes them, why the boiling trick only works in hard water, and which filter certification to look for.
March 28, 2026 · 11 min read
Cosmetics
Microplastics, Aging Skin & Collagen: What Science Shows
Microplastics and their associated chemicals accelerate skin aging through oxidative stress and collagen breakdown. Anti-aging skincare often contains the worst polymers.
March 25, 2026 · 10 min read
Health
Microplastics in Adult Diapers & Incontinence Products: A Senior Guide
Adult diapers (Depend, Tena, Always Discreet) and incontinence products are polypropylene + polyethylene + SAP. Worn 8-24 hours daily. lower-plastic-contact alternatives explored.
March 19, 2026 · 9 min read