Episode 405: Top 10 Microplastic Sources Hiding In Your Home & Our Favorite Swap Outs

What do dishwasher pods, yoga pants, tampons, and tea bags all have in common? These are some of the worst offenders when it comes to microplastic exposure in the home! Tune in to hear us discuss where microplastics hide, why this is concerning, and how you can make shifts to avoid exposure.    If you listened to our episode on microplastics, you already know how ubiquitous and difficult to avoid they are. In this episode, we discuss the top 10 places microplastics might be hiding in your home along with our favorite plastic-free swap outs!    Also in this episode:  Next Live Keto Program starts 8/21 Episode 391: Microplastics 10 Day Detox  What are Microplastics? Sources of Microplastics ClothingMate the Label Pact Organic Groceries Apparel Reprise Activewear Hanna Anderson (Kids PJs) Tea BagsHealth risks posed by microplastics in tea bags: microplastic pollution – a truly global problem Naturally Nourished Tea Breville Tea Pot Tea Infuser Personal Care ProductsGrace Holistic Skin Toups & Co use code ALIMILLERRD Ilia Primally Pure Toothbrushes and Oral CareMicroplastics in oral healthcare products (OHPs) and their environmental health risks and mitigation measures Boka The Humble Co SpongesBranch Basics Dish Brush  Real Loofah Dishwasher PodsBranch Basics Dishwasher Tablets  TamponsNatracare Organyc Cora Coffee Cups, K Cups, Coffee MakersChemex Stainless steel coffee mug Food packaging and storage containersLunchbots Luchbox Stasher Bags Pyrex Glass Containers CookwareCast-iron pans YouTube Video Stainless Steel baking sheets Stainless steel muffin tin Water and water bottlesEpisode 292: All About Water Swell Stainless Steel Water Bottle   Sponsors for this episode:  According to extensive research by the Environmental Working Group, virtually every home in America has harmful contaminants in its tap water. That’s why you’ve got to check out AquaTru. AquaTru purifiers use a 4-stage reverse osmosis purification process, and their countertop purifiers work with NO installation or plumbing. It removes 15x more contaminants than ordinary pitcher filters and are specifically designed to combat chemicals like PFAS in your water supply. Naturally Nourished Podcast listeners can use code ALIMILLERRD at AquaTru.com to save 20% off.