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Health · 30 June 2026

Microplastics fill your home: 5 ways to cut them

Microplastics fill your home: 5 ways to cut them

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You're probably breathing and eating microplastics in your own home, not just from bottles or clothes. Simple changes can cut your exposure, like airing rooms, using a HEPA vacuum, and washing synthetic fabrics less often. Swapping 'magic sponges' for natural scrubbers and avoiding heating food in plastic containers also helps reduce particles.

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