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Studies have shown that commonly used teabags, regardless of whether they are marketed as "plant-based," release significant amounts of microplastic and nanoplastic particles into the brewed tea.Microplastic Release from TeabagsA 2019 study published in Environmental Science & Technology found that a single plastic teabag can release billions of microplastic and nanoplastic particles into the...[ Read More... ]
Coffee, the beloved morning beverage for millions, might be facing a decaf dilemma. The debate centers around the decaffeination process itself, specifically the "European Method" which utilizes methylene chloride to remove caffeine from beans. This chemical, while effective, has raised concerns due to its classification as a possible carcinogen by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and...[ Read More... ]
A good reason to use a "fake" plastic Christmas tree or decorate your Christmas tree that is growing outside: bugs, lots and lots of bugs. Most stores hose down the fresh cut trees, but that doesn't guarantee no bugs. In fact, according to the ABC7 article and tree experts, "odds are you will be bringing as many as 25,000 bugs in with it." That's a lot.Tree experts say most...[ Read More... ]
