15 Things You Didn't Know Have Plastic

Plastic is a sneaky little devil

In this episode of the Gathering Wisdom podcast,I dive into the pervasive issue of plastic pollution, highlighting its impact on human health and the environment. Plastic has pervaded every aspect of our life. I don't blame you if you skip over this episode! It can be overwhelming and quite frankly, downright depressing.

From sea salt to cosmetics to tea bags, plastic is lurking in our everyday lives. I am bringing you the down and dirty so that you can make more informed decisions as a consumer and advocate for the need for greater transparency from companies Despite the overwhelming nature of the topic,I encourage you to make small, consistent changes in your life to to combat plastic pollution. The episode also includes practical tips for reducing plastic use and alternative product recommendations.

00:00 Introduction and Trigger Warning

02:22 Welcome to the Gathering Wisdom Podcast

03:08 The Sneaky Presence of Microplastics

06:30 Everyday Items Containing Plastic

09:59 Surprising Sources of Plastic

13:50 Beauty and Hygiene Products

19:25 Store Receipts and Digital Alternatives

21:10 Conclusion and Future Plans

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REF:

American Chemical Society Plastic Teabags Release Billions of Microparticles and Nanoparticles into Tea

https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.9b02540

Journal Article Health risks posed by microplastics in tea bags: microplastic pollution – a truly global problem

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10389239/

Plastic Free Tea Bag Options

https://www.greencompostables.com/blog/plastic-free-tea-bags

https://plasticoceans.org/10-products-with-hidden-plastics/

https://friendsoftheearth.uk/plastics/everyday-items-hiding-plastic

https://fortune.com/well/article/microplastics-health-effects/