Protect Your Family From Microplastics
How Microplastics Get Into Your Food (And How to Reduce It)

When I first dug into how plastic gets into our food, I was floored — and honestly a little mad. This guide breaks down the sneakiest sources (a few will surprise you) plus the simple kitchen swaps that actually help. No fear-mongering, just real answers.

How microplastics get into your food — and how to reduce it

New here? Start with these

If microplastics are new to you, you’re in exactly the right place. These three guides are the perfect first read — clear, practical, and written for real families who just want straight answers. If microplastics are new to you, you’re in exactly the right place. These three guides are the perfect first read — clear, practical, and written for real families who just want straight answers.
The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Microplastics
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Microplastics
What they are and why they matter, in plain English.
How Microplastics Get Into Your Food
How Microplastics Get Into Your Food
Surprising kitchen sources — and simple ways to cut them.
Nanoplastics vs Microplastics
Nanoplastics vs. Microplastics
What’s the difference, and why should you care?

My favorite low-plastic picks

I've spent way too many hours reading lab reports and ingredient lists so you don't have to. These are the low-plastic swaps I actually use in my own home — the ones that passed my "would I tell a friend to buy this?" test.

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How Microplastics Get Into Your Food (And How to Reduce It)

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A little about us

We're a family with young kids — not scientists or lab techs. This site started when we read that researchers had found microplastics in human blood, and then in breast milk. We went down the research rabbit hole, and built this site to share what we found in plain English.

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The Easiest Swaps to Reduce Your Microplastic Exposure

Grab our free PDF guide with 13 simple, no-stress swaps for your kitchen, bathroom, and laundry — so you can start cutting microplastics at home today.