UAB research has characterized in detail how polymer-based commercial tea bags release millions of nanoplastics and microplastics when infused. The study shows for the first time the capacity of these particles to be absorbed by human intestinal cells, and are thus able to reach the bloodstream and spread throughout the body.

UAB research has characterized in detail how polymer-based commercial tea bags release millions of nanoplastics and microplastics when infused. The study shows for the first time the capacity of these particles to be absorbed by human intestinal cells, and are thus able to reach the bloodstream and spread throughout the body.

  • @[email protected]
    28•18 days ago

    Lol my uncle bought me this set of nice teas all wrapped in little nylon pyramids. Threw that shit straight in the trash

      • @[email protected]
        19•18 days ago

        I got plastics on my mind, I got plastics in my brain, I don’t want any more cause its driving me insane

    • @MonkeyDatabase
      8•17 days ago

      Coulda just ripped the bag open and done loose leaf. Or place in an infuser.

        • @MonkeyDatabase
          3•16 days ago

          Mitigation is important. Abstinence is pointless. Microplastics are everywhere.

          I just thought it was overkill and seemed kinda wasteful. It’s not asbestos. You could have re-gifted to a conservative family member if you think it’s so bad. Play the long con.

          • @[email protected]
            1•16 days ago

            I agree for the most part, I just avoid plastic where I can. I think my mom ended up drinking them. I don’t see a point in trying to regift or pawn off plastic, it belongs in the trash in my view.