Episode 405: Top 10 Microplastic Sources Hiding In Your Home & Our Favorite Swap Outs
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Show Notes
What do dishwasher pods, yoga pants, tampons, and tea bags all have in common? These are some of the worst offenders when it comes to microplastic exposure in the home! Tune in to hear us discuss where microplastics hide, why this is concerning, and how you can make shifts to avoid exposure.
If you listened to our episode on microplastics, you already know how ubiquitous and difficult to avoid they are. In this episode, we discuss the top 10 places microplastics might be hiding in your home along with our favorite plastic-free swap outs!
Also in this episode:
- Next Live Keto Program starts 8/21
- Episode 391: Microplastics
- 10 Day Detox
- What are Microplastics?
- Sources of Microplastics
- Clothing
- Tea Bags
- Personal Care Products
- Toothbrushes and Oral Care
- Sponges
- Dishwasher Pods
- Tampons
- Coffee Cups, K Cups, Coffee Makers
- Food packaging and storage containers
- Cookware
- Water and water bottles
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