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submitted 1 month ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/world@lemmy.world

Summary

A new study from Spain’s Autonomous University of Barcelona reveals that tea bags made from nylon, polypropylene, and cellulose release billions of micro- and nanoplastic particles when steeped in boiling water.

These particles, which can enter human intestinal cells, may pose health risks, potentially affecting the digestive, respiratory, endocrine, and immune systems.

Researchers urge regulatory action to mitigate plastic contamination in food packaging.

Consumers are advised to use loose-leaf tea with stainless steel infusers or biodegradable tea bags to minimize exposure.

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[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 119 points 1 month ago

What isn't releasing billions of microplastic particles? We're fucked.

[-] andrewta@lemmy.world 56 points 1 month ago

When someone is getting laid and he drops a load in her, he’s probably injecting microplastics.

Just a thought for next time you are in bed with someone.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 39 points 1 month ago

And if you don't- the condom? Also releasing microplastics. That glass of water you have afterwards because you're all hot and sweaty and thirsty? Also full of microplastics.

[-] SynonymousStoat@lemmy.world 22 points 1 month ago

As long as you're using latex/nitrile condoms you should be good as latex and nitrile aren't plastics. Some of the alternatives for people with latex allergies can have plastic in them though.

[-] SpruceBringsteen@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

Smell that sheepskin condom?

You just inhaled plastics.

[-] Empricorn@feddit.nl 4 points 1 month ago

How dare you comment. You just released microplastics! Wait, so am I!!!

[-] TriflingToad@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 month ago

remember, microplastics are formed in the balls

[-] prole 2 points 1 month ago

And they become tumors if you don't regularly get them loads out...

[-] tiefling 18 points 1 month ago

My tinfoil hat theory is that we're going to find out that toothbrushes are a major source of them

[-] Anarki_ 14 points 1 month ago
[-] Dasus@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

Vegans hate this one trick to avoid microplastics from toothbrushes; horsehair toothbrush.

Also, you guys rinse your mouths, right?

[-] SoleInvictus 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Rinse your mouth? No thank you, I swallow it all! I paid for that toothpaste and I'm getting my money's worth.

[-] Classy@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 month ago

Not even micro. There is a nonzero chance you've ingested the bristles at some point

[-] essell@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

I wonder if I am. Do I have enough in me that I'm emitting them?

[-] catloaf@lemm.ee 4 points 1 month ago
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