Microplastics are a growing concern. As more plastic materials become integrated into our daily lives, it is believed that humans are ingesting them at a higher rate than in years past. Some studies show the increase to be as much as six times what it was in 1990.
While microplastics may seem like a health buzzword, the studies are accumulating, and the scope of risk to our health is difficult to predict. Using a microwave isn’t unsafe, but chucking any old plastic container or food wrap into is where…
