Name: 你每天都吃塑膠嗎？ |食物中的微塑料 Are You Eating Plastic Every Day? | Microplastics in Our Food｜FUNDAY調查局
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Microplastics are tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in size.

Some are so small you can even see them with the naked eye.

Plastic packaging breaking down over time, Synthetic clothes shedding plastic fibers during laundry, or even tiny plastic beads that were once added to face scrubs and toothpaste.

In oceans, rivers, soil, air, and yes, in our food and water.

Did you know that you might be eating plastic every single day without even realizing it?

Some studies say we could be consuming the equivalent of a credit card's worth of plastic every week.

And is there anything we can do to avoid or get rid of them?

Plastic packaging breaking down over time, synthetic clothes shedding plastic fibers during laundry, or even tiny plastic beads that were once added to face scrubs and toothpaste.

In oceans, rivers, soil, air, and yes, in our food and water too.

So how do these particles end up in our bodies?

Shellfish like mussels, clams and oysters can contain microplastics because they filter seawater.

Fish can also absorb microplastics from the ocean.

Sea salt has been shown to contain microplastics due to polluted oceans.

Even bottled water and tap water have been found to contain them.

Hot soup in a plastic bowl, tea in a plastic cup.

Those high temperatures can cause microplastics to leach into your food and drinks.

When we breathe in dust, especially from homes filled with synthetic fabrics, we might also be inhaling microplastic particles.

You might be thinking ok, but they are so tiny.

Well, scientists are still studying the long term effects.

But early research suggests microplastics may cause inflammation, disrupt gut health, and

even carry harmful chemicals into our bodies.

Some microplastics can absorb toxic substances from the environment, like heavy metals or pesticides.

So when they enter your system, they may be carrying more than just plastic.

We're only beginning to understand the impact, but it's better to be safe than sorry.

One, Avoid single use plastics like straws, forks and plastic bags.

Don't microwave food in plastic containers.

Choose glass, stainless steel or ceramic over plastic.

Whenever possible, use a water filter that can reduce microplastic particles.

Try laundry bags or filters that catch microfibers when washing synthetic clothes.

Eat more whole, unprocessed foods the more processed or packaged your food is, the more likely it's been exposed to plastic along the way.

Once microplastics are inside you, they don't just disappear overnight, but

High fiber foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains help your digestive system move waste, including microplastics, out of your system.

Water helps your kidneys and gut flush out unwanted substances.

Foods like berries, green tea and leafy greens may help reduce inflammation caused by microplastic exposure.

4 Probiotics Some studies suggest certain beneficial bacteria might help reduce plastic absorption, but more research is needed.

Governments and scientists are actively working on solutions to the microplastic crisis.

First, the European Union has banned plastic microbeads in cosmetics and is introducing strict laws promote plastic recycling, aiming to reduce plastic waste from the source.

Meanwhile, scientists are developing new types of biodegradable plastics that can break down more easily in nature, helping to prevent long term environmental pollution.

In addition, new technologies are being created to detect microplastics in the environment more accurately.

Some research teams are even investigating special bacteria that can eat plastic, hoping to use biological methods to break it down.

These combined efforts reflect global progress in tackling microplastic pollution.

The truth is, we are living in a plastic world.

Microplastics are all around us, but that doesn't mean we are helpless.

By making small, mindful changes in our daily lives, we can reduce how much plastic we take in and help our bodies stay healthy in the long run.

If you find this helpful, share it with someone who drinks from plastic bottles every day or eats takeout from plastic containers.

Let's stay informed, stay healthy and protect our future.