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Welcome to the Home section — your guide to reducing microplastics where you live, cook, clean, and drink water. Here you’ll find research-backed tips, product reviews, and simple swaps to help cut microplastic exposure in your everyday home environment. From safer kitchen gear to water filters that actually work, explore practical ways to make your home cleaner, healthier, and more plastic-free.

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Microplastics in Water: 5 Powerful Filters That Actually Work

Microplastics in Water: 5 Powerful Filters That Actually Work You’ve probably heard the term microplastics before—but did you know they’re in your drinking water? Whether you’re sipping tap water, filtered water, or even bottled water, you’re likely ingesting tiny plastic particles every single day. These particles are known as microplastics in water, and they’ve become […]

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Microplastics in Gum: 5 Swaps That Don’t Taste Like Trash

What Are Microplastics in Gum? Microplastics in gum are more common than you think — and most people have no idea they’re chewing on plastic every day. A new UCLA-led study presented at the American Chemical Society (ACS) 2025 meeting found that chewing gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastic particles per gram —

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Microplastics in the Kitchen: 12 Simple Swaps to Protect Your Family

Microplastics aren’t just an ocean problem. They’ve been found in bottled water, salt, seafood, produce, and even the air in our homes. But one of the most overlooked sources? Your kitchen. From cutting boards to tea bags, common kitchen items may be quietly leaching plastics into your food and drinks. Here’s how to spot them

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