Plastic is everywhere. It’s in our food, our clothes, and our children’s toys. Every room in your home likely contains plastic products.
But plastic isn’t just all around us – it’s also inside us.
Microplastics have been found in our brains, our blood, and our lungs – with health risks linked to rising risks of infertility, obesity, and chronic diseases like cancer.
The good news is that there are effective steps you can take now to reduce plastic exposure for yourself, your family, and your community.
Top actions you can (and should) take:
- Skip single-use plastic beverages and ultra-processed foods in plastic packaging
- Never heat plastics – especially black plastic – which can contain toxics from recycled electronics
- Save your skin by selecting personal care products with natural ingredients in glass or tin packaging when possible
- Bring non-plastic bags for shopping and decline receipts, they’re covered in BPA
- Replace nonstick or Teflon cookware with stainless steel, cast iron, ceramic, glass, or copper alternatives
- Swap plastic cutting boards to avoid eating microplastics; use a 100% wooden or bamboo, titanium, or glass cutting boards
Reducing your plastic exposure is an essential step to protect yourself and your family. Small actions add up – and when communities stand up and take action, real change happens.
Ready to Unplastic Your Life? Check out these science-backed resources to get started!
