8 Easy Swaps to Reduce Your Exposure to Microplastics

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Cut Your Exposure With These Simple Kitchen Swaps](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGQ5UR7MlIkcbzdeWRUXHFz-Rr6UmxCam85eywGNr4bFI0hTKy8O0YnBFNcy_MvlIxzEPrGxwg=) [Worried About Microplastics? Cut Your Exposure With These Simple Kitchen Swaps](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGQ5UR7MlIkcbzdeWRUXHFz-Rr6UmxCam85eywGNr4bFI0hTKy8O0YnBFNcy_MvlIxzEPrGxwg=) As you’re no doubt aware by now, plastics are accumulating around the world—and they become especially unavoidable when they break down into miniscule bits called microplastics. While scientists investigate their health impacts, these [easy switches can help you avoid them](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGQ5UR7MlIkcbzdeWRUXHFz-Rr6UmxCam85eywGNr4bFI0hTKy8O0YnBFNcy_MvlIxzEPrGxwg=). 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