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Microplastics in food and drink may be fueling a dramatic rise in bowel diseases
- porknubbins 5y agoI wonder if its even possible to reduce consumption of microplastics given that pretty much everything we buy is wrapped in plastic at some point.
- ars 5y agoMicroplastics are not coming from packaging directly, they come from particles released by washing clothing, which then goes into the water, and from plastic litter that gets broken down over time. Changing food packaging won't do anything for this, you'd need filters on every washing machine.
- fwashdon 5y agoArticle says: > The two most common types of plastics were PET (polyethylene terephthalate), used in bottles and food containers, and PA (polyamide) which manufacturers use in food packaging and textiles.
- ars 5y agoCorrect: > "and textiles." Not sure if you were arguing with me or elaborating.
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- leobg 5y agofood packaging > consumer > trash > water supply > food > consumer
- dookahku 5y agoSo how do these food wrapping plastics end up in the ocean?
- tinus_hn 5y agoPET is also used in fleece jackets.
- Gigachad 5y agoWouldn’t it be easier to filter it later in the waste water pipeline?
- rasz 5y agofilter this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeDY3I841q0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeDY3I841q0
- fold3 5y agoMicroplastics are everywhere now. Even in the fruits and vegetables themselves. https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/53195056 https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/53195056
- rajnathani 5y agoThe key point though: > “These results suggest that people with IBD may be exposed to more microplastics in their gastrointestinal tract,” researchers continue. “However, it’s still unclear whether this exposure could cause or contribute to IBD, or whether people with IBD accumulate more fecal microplastics as a result of their disease.”