7 Places Microplastics Are Hiding in Your Kitchen and Easy Swaps To Get Them Out

Though microplastics and nanoplastics are small (less than 5 millimeters and 1 micrometer, respectively), they significantly affect our world today. They’re in our air, water and food, and you can even find them in cosmetics, clothing and dust. With that in mind, it’s not surprising that microplastics have been found in human blood, saliva, liver, kidneys and placenta.

Unfortunately, microplastics are everywhere, including your home. Studies suggest these tiny particles could be harmful and have negative health effects. Thankfully, there are things you can do to be more proactive about your health. Before you cook your next meal, let’s head to the kitchen and see which items may be secretly hiding microplastics among your food and cookware.