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Deep dives into specific questions about microplastics — what the research actually found, minus the alarmism.

Blog · 6 min read

Can Microplastics Be Removed From Water? What Three Recent Claims Actually Show

A magnetic powder removed up to 96% of microplastics in peer-reviewed testing, and two award-winning student prototypes claim to go further. Here's what separates a published result from a press release — and why none of it changes what to do at home.

Blog · 3 min read

Chewing Gum and Microplastics: What a 2025 UCLA Pilot Study Found

UCLA researchers measured microplastics shed by both synthetic and 'natural' chewing gum — and found the natural kind released just as much. Here's what the pilot study showed, and what it didn't.

Blog · 5 min read

Do Water Filter Pitchers Actually Remove Microplastics?

A 2023 University of Toronto study tested pour-through water filter pitchers for microplastic removal — and found some designs actually added particles. Here's what separated the ones that worked.

Blog · 3 min read

Is "BPA-Free" Plastic Actually Safer?

BPA-free labels took over store shelves after health concerns about bisphenol A. A widely cited study tested 50 BPA-free products and found many still leached hormonally active chemicals — a pattern researchers call regrettable substitution.

Blog · 4 min read

Microplastics in Table Salt: What Studies Have Found

Sea salt, lake salt, and rock salt have all tested positive for microplastics in independent studies. Here's what researchers actually measured, why salt type matters, and how much it adds to your total exposure.

Blog · 3 min read

Microwaving Plastic Containers: What the Research Shows

A 2023 study found that microwaving plastic baby food containers released millions of microplastics and billions of nanoplastics per square centimeter. Here's what was measured, what a follow-up critique disputed, and what to actually do.

Blog · 4 min read

Does Boiling Water Remove Microplastics?

Surprisingly, boiling hard tap water may remove a large share of microplastics — by trapping them in limescale. Here's what the study found, the catches, and what actually works.

Blog · 3 min read

Plastic Tea Bags: What the Research Found

A single plastic tea bag can release billions of micro- and nanoparticles into your cup, according to a 2019 McGill study. Here's what the research showed, what it didn't, and how to switch.