3 Ways to Lower Microplastic Exposure

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  • @garbagool569
    @garbagool569 5 месяцев назад +67

    I'm skipping microplastics and going straight to macroplastics

    • @MictheVegan
      @MictheVegan  5 месяцев назад +35

      Why not...MEGAPLASTICS?!

    • @VeganWellnessTribe
      @VeganWellnessTribe 5 месяцев назад +8

      Badumtiss 🥁

    • @nuke291
      @nuke291 5 месяцев назад +6

      @@MictheVegan I'll do one better: Gigaplastics

  • @bAa-xj3ut
    @bAa-xj3ut 5 месяцев назад +1

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @T_Armstrong
    @T_Armstrong 5 месяцев назад +4

    One source of microplastics I haven't figured out how to avoid is from the mouth guard I have to wear each night due to bruxism.
    Can't imagine how many microplastics I'm swallowing each night! yikes.

    • @susandean8584
      @susandean8584 5 месяцев назад

      I have thought about this too. I recently had braces which were partly plastic and now that the braces are off I have 4 retainers. Two are completely plastic and two are wire and plastic. I was never expecting to have braces at my age, however, a serious medical condition made it necessary and now I am stuck with plastic retainers for the rest of my life. Seems as though the more I tried to avoid micro plastics the more it became difficult for me to avoid them. I have wondered if there has been any thought given to making retainers from another material or if that is even possible.

    • @T_Armstrong
      @T_Armstrong 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@susandean8584 We definitely are living in the age of plastic so it seems impossible to avoid completely. If there is any hope, with all these new reports/studies, govts will respond in a way that will incentivize companies to replace plastic with these new fancy organic substances!

  • @lauratanln
    @lauratanln 5 месяцев назад

    This is why I have concerns about going to 3rd world countries where tap water is not potable and you need to buy bottled water.

  • @drendelous
    @drendelous 5 месяцев назад +3

    how to avoid plastic from bottled water if filtered water contains it anyway?

  • @CristinaAcosta
    @CristinaAcosta 5 месяцев назад +25

    50% inhalation due to indoor air pollution. Food and water are most of the other 50%. Fish, plant and chicken nuggets; plastic cutting boards and packaging, meat. Bottled water is 20x more than tap water. Ocean plastic pollution has greatly affected wild fish as well.

  • @Amshatelia88
    @Amshatelia88 5 месяцев назад +4

    Who remembers like 20 years ago SunChips debuted biodegradable bags but people complained that the crinkling was too loud, so they went back to plastic? 🤭

  • @Authorthings
    @Authorthings 5 месяцев назад +13

    Mike!! What about Brita? The pitchers themselves are plastic...😅 what are we supposed to do...

    • @Authorthings
      @Authorthings 5 месяцев назад

      @@TwisterTornado yeah maybe... Is it a Berkey?

    • @HK-cp8tm
      @HK-cp8tm 4 месяца назад

      @@TwisterTornado Hey, where from, what is the brand?

    • @HK-cp8tm
      @HK-cp8tm 4 месяца назад

      @@TwisterTornado thank you! What brand do you have? Hopefully available in Australia

  • @cazzawazzadingdong5139
    @cazzawazzadingdong5139 5 месяцев назад +11

    Thanks Mic, very informative.
    I'd been putting off the vacumning that needed doing all day. Thanks for the persuasion.

  • @Anne-ub1nq
    @Anne-ub1nq 5 месяцев назад +6

    Would love a deep dive on Histamine Intolerance.
    If there are any studies out there.
    Hoping to find a way to reverse it.
    A bit hard to navigate with my plant based diet.
    Seems a lot of people say they went carnivore to "fix it", but that cant be right. Ew.
    DAO supplements are also recommended, but we dont know anything about their long term use.
    Fiber Fueled covers several types of food intolerances that affect plant based eaters, I wonder if they're becoming more common.
    Would love more information. 🤗

    • @ianbryant
      @ianbryant 5 месяцев назад

      Carnivore only "fixes" it because it suppresses the immune system. And it trashes the gut microbiome so by the time you're so starved for glycogen (carbohydrates) and you eat some plants, the fiber gives you some diarrhea. So I think this may be where people get the idea that "plants are poisonous".

  • @kin.9133
    @kin.9133 5 месяцев назад +5

    I refill my Nalgene plastic bottle with tap water and drink from it throughout the day - I'm guessing that's not a great idea?

    • @teresamexico309
      @teresamexico309 5 месяцев назад +1

      Nalgene BPAfree containers are not safe according to some scientist because there are other chemicals in it that leach to the water or other drinks. I do have several nalgene bottles but I do not use them anymore. I do prepare my tea and carry water in glass containers and I use mostly glass containers to keep food. Regarding to tap water it depends on its quality, I do use tap water for cooking but I know it is free of toxic heavy metals (a friend of mine works at the water local Co and has access to the info) it has lots of minerals though but there are some areas not far away that their tap water has arsenic because the water is extracted below 160 m or so.

  • @WhiteKitta
    @WhiteKitta 5 месяцев назад +38

    Please make a video about that horrible stuff called APEEL!!!!!

    • @sniperlex1127
      @sniperlex1127 5 месяцев назад +7

      yes we really need some info on how to avoid it!!

    • @Whatever-rh8zf
      @Whatever-rh8zf 5 месяцев назад +5

      such a good idea!!

    • @NuclearNympho
      @NuclearNympho 5 месяцев назад +4

      YES!!!! 👍

    • @WhiteKitta
      @WhiteKitta 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@sniperlex1127 exactly!!

    • @WhiteKitta
      @WhiteKitta 5 месяцев назад +3

      @@NuclearNympho hopefully he will have the time to make a video about it, more people need to know about it!

  • @fairynelly4427
    @fairynelly4427 5 месяцев назад +16

    Sadly no one is safe anymore outdoors. Some populations around the world generally outdoors are exposed to others burning their trash.

  • @Amshatelia88
    @Amshatelia88 5 месяцев назад +2

    The number one source of microplastics in the oceans is fishing equipment. Go vegan! 🌱

  • @bsod111
    @bsod111 5 месяцев назад +14

    i absolutely hate that plant based polymers were not studied as much and now undegradable petroleum derived plastic is everywhere on our planet. clothing made out of polyester/nylon and other sythetic fibers is also a huge source of microplastics, unfortunately. you cant even buy a winter jacket like puffer without polyester/nylon upper or synthetic insulation

  • @donnazasgoat2274
    @donnazasgoat2274 5 месяцев назад +1

    I'm thankful I don't have any coronary arteries blockages. Otherwise I would be worrying about it. Can you imagine blockages with microplastics baked into them?!

  • @user-gu9yq5sj7c
    @user-gu9yq5sj7c 5 месяцев назад +2

    I picked pieces of plastic out of my mouth and food from food containers and bags before. Some products are designed to needlessly make lots of microplastics like plastic pencils you sharpen, microbeads, or plastic clothing shredding in the dryers, etc.
    Check out Plant Chompers and Zembla on pfas, Coldfusion on microplastic, and Abby Cox on athleisure (clothing).

  • @EvenSoItIsWell
    @EvenSoItIsWell 5 месяцев назад +3

    Thanks Mic! When you say tap water. Is that well water or city water?

    • @Authorthings
      @Authorthings 5 месяцев назад +3

      My guess is city because that water is recycled and full of whatever people pour down drains... Well water is filtered by the ground (from my understanding)

  • @JamieCreatedThat
    @JamieCreatedThat 5 месяцев назад +2

    I wonder about water lines in the newer houses. They are all pex pipe so curious if pure plastic pipes contribute much to microplastics. The alternative is buy bottled water so probably worse from thin plastic bottles.

  • @Authorthings
    @Authorthings 5 месяцев назад +3

    At what point do micro plastics just become petroleum again?? 🤔

    • @Amshatelia88
      @Amshatelia88 5 месяцев назад +1

      After humans die off from climate change and our biolayer compresses again, so a few million years? 😊

    • @Authorthings
      @Authorthings 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@Amshatelia88 ah okay, guess I'll wait then 😊

  • @nonamehere-y2t
    @nonamehere-y2t 5 месяцев назад +1

    Another terrible sin is the pfc airfryers.

  • @chelleec23
    @chelleec23 5 месяцев назад +1

    My cats are just going to have to deal with the vacuum.

  • @mikeskylark1594
    @mikeskylark1594 5 месяцев назад +4

    I need a good water filter

    • @boricuachiko
      @boricuachiko 5 месяцев назад +2

      Water distiller then remineralize it.

    • @Authorthings
      @Authorthings 5 месяцев назад +1

      I've heard good things about the Berkyey. Expensive up front but will literally filter dye....

  • @11235Aodh
    @11235Aodh 5 месяцев назад +4

    Dr. Peter Rogers has a lot of videos on environmental toxins and also microplastics. He also explains why plastic behaves the way it does and what effect it has on our estrogen receptors (especially the aromatic ring that's present in plastic and ultra processed foods). He also advises a waterfilter especially for people in the states where they add fluoride to the water.

  • @nazarakopyantc514
    @nazarakopyantc514 5 месяцев назад +1

    What about nano plastics?

  • @loveloreal
    @loveloreal 4 месяца назад

    What about wearing polyester and other types of "fabrics." Do they not release microplastic.... ok sort of touched on at the end

  • @zephyr2002
    @zephyr2002 5 месяцев назад

    I mean this just almost makes me want to give up and buy a big mac. I said almost, though. Don't worry.

  • @JohnDoe-s3v2v
    @JohnDoe-s3v2v 5 месяцев назад +24

    Let's all just take a moment to appreciate the fact that not only does Mike ensure that his videos are lively, funny, and well-researched, but he's also brilliant at choosing interesting and important topics. With a one, and a two, and a one-two-three: 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @robinpetersson3081
    @robinpetersson3081 5 месяцев назад +9

    I do all the laundry in the house and every time I open the dryer lint filter there is a plume of dust in the air. I feel THAT is my biggest exposure to micro plastics. I hold my breath. Lol 😂

  • @kamifaye
    @kamifaye 5 месяцев назад

    Does reusing a plastic water bottle have the same concentration as the water that was held in it for a long time?

  • @fionadale8044
    @fionadale8044 5 месяцев назад

    Does anyone know if SodaStream polycarbonate bottles contribute to our ingestion of microplastics?

  • @ns1extreme
    @ns1extreme 5 месяцев назад

    What's the source for the vacuuming with windows open and wearing a mask? I can't find it in that article you linked.

  • @HK-cp8tm
    @HK-cp8tm 4 месяца назад

    Hello Mic, what water filter do you use?

  • @joakimsaeden
    @joakimsaeden 5 месяцев назад

    What about chewing gum? Any data on that?

  • @elenarivero7688
    @elenarivero7688 5 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for all your information

  • @Growyourheirlooms
    @Growyourheirlooms 5 месяцев назад +8

    I heard a discussion about microplastics regarding the amount in restaurant foods. Just about everything shipped to them comes in plastic containers. And most condiments are stored in plastic as well.

  • @patrickxl1
    @patrickxl1 5 месяцев назад +12

    Very helpfull. Microplastics has been on my mind for a while. Thanks for the easy to implement strategies. Glad to be vegan for almost 5 years.

  • @kentroskelley1389
    @kentroskelley1389 5 месяцев назад +6

    Thank Mic for good info.
    So if microplastics are in air food & water, then it’s reasonable to believe they’re in all breathing animals. Would plants be an exception?
    What about effects on pollinators and other life forms? Any research yet?

  • @DoubleTheDom
    @DoubleTheDom 5 месяцев назад

    Kf95 masks also release chemicals

  • @The40yearoldVegan
    @The40yearoldVegan 5 месяцев назад +20

    On the cusp of 400K subscribers well deserved 🌱

  • @johncrondis4563
    @johncrondis4563 5 месяцев назад

    Hey Mic, do you know any studies on the benefits and/or drawbacks of herbal tinctures? If love to see a vid on that. I studied herbalism but am skeptical of them.

  • @caroesner
    @caroesner 5 месяцев назад +1

    Cut down on the ads man!

  • @PigsDream
    @PigsDream 5 месяцев назад

    Are the packaging for meat products a significant source of microplastics?

  • @dionysusnow
    @dionysusnow 5 месяцев назад

    Looking at long term solutions, how are we going to replace tyers?

  • @bAa-xj3ut
    @bAa-xj3ut 5 месяцев назад

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @suicune2001
    @suicune2001 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @silentfriend369
    @silentfriend369 5 месяцев назад +3

    Ill be vaccuming and dusting far more.

    • @lauratanln
      @lauratanln 5 месяцев назад

      Vacuuming may mean breathing in the "exhaust" from the machine. I would rather wipe down with a damp cloth.

  • @christina6103
    @christina6103 5 месяцев назад +4

    Using a dryer with synthetic detergent or dryer sheets increasing the airborne microplastics in your neighborhood

    • @RiDankulous
      @RiDankulous 4 месяца назад

      I think dryer sheets also some of them at least have the forever chemicals which are different than the micro plastics, but have proven detrimental health effects. They act like hormones.

  • @TrojansFirst
    @TrojansFirst 5 месяцев назад +7

    Just being whole food vegan is enough. Microplastic exposure will be low enough to not be a major concern. The meat eaters and processed people are the ones at risk.

    • @Scottlp2
      @Scottlp2 5 месяцев назад

      Uhhh “Highly processed fish sticks, chicken nuggets, tofu, and plant-based burgers and others contained significantly more microplastics per gram than minimally processed products, such as the Alaska pollock or chicken breasts, according to the study.”

    • @TrojansFirst
      @TrojansFirst 5 месяцев назад

      @@Scottlp2 That's why i said whole food dummy

    • @TrojansFirst
      @TrojansFirst 5 месяцев назад

      @@Scottlp2 actually Tofu is low dumb ass

    • @TrojansFirst
      @TrojansFirst 5 месяцев назад +7

      @@Scottlp2 whole food vegan diet that even includes tofu is the lowest of ALL diets in micro plastics.

  • @sandradamen-fw4zy
    @sandradamen-fw4zy 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you❤?

  • @to819
    @to819 5 месяцев назад +19

    THIS is the video we've been waiting for.

    • @oneloveonebeing
      @oneloveonebeing 5 месяцев назад +6

      i was just about to type this!! 🤣🤣

    • @MictheVegan
      @MictheVegan  5 месяцев назад +5

      I do it for you

  • @crowdofdissidents155
    @crowdofdissidents155 5 месяцев назад +1

    Very useful info. I never considered breathing it in. Now I will. Wish someone would test the disposable coffee cup mircoplastic claim.

  • @MichaelToub
    @MichaelToub 5 месяцев назад +3

    Great Video!

  • @Jessica_Lynn_1111
    @Jessica_Lynn_1111 5 месяцев назад

    🙏💜✨️

  • @sari0009
    @sari0009 5 месяцев назад +2

    Very informative!

  • @48sunray
    @48sunray 5 месяцев назад +3

    Yes … APEEEL video would be great !

  • @Justlikemagic96
    @Justlikemagic96 5 месяцев назад +2

    Do u ever shower lol

  • @watchdominion00
    @watchdominion00 5 месяцев назад +7

    great video as always!!

  • @Maxmaxmax63
    @Maxmaxmax63 5 месяцев назад +1

    What if you want to increase your microplastic exposure?

    • @MictheVegan
      @MictheVegan  5 месяцев назад +10

      Blend all recycling into your smoothies?

    • @Maxmaxmax63
      @Maxmaxmax63 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@MictheVegan OK will do, thanks

  • @Ded-Ede
    @Ded-Ede 5 месяцев назад +2

    Say goodbye to your android spouse with soft touch technology. 😂

  • @vhs10907
    @vhs10907 5 месяцев назад

    So in your drawing of vacuuming, a woman is doing the work while the man and the child are sitting. Is that the only example you could find?

  • @VeganChiefWarrior
    @VeganChiefWarrior 5 месяцев назад

    I actually love plastic it's my favourite..

  • @master_ki
    @master_ki 5 месяцев назад +8

    The Devil made Plastic.

    • @AndreiB92
      @AndreiB92 5 месяцев назад

      But we ordered it…

  • @Anne-ub1nq
    @Anne-ub1nq 5 месяцев назад +7

    Excellent topic again!
    Love these deep science dives! 😎

  • @jelatinosa
    @jelatinosa 5 месяцев назад +2

    My britta filter water jug is plastic. I wonder if that cancels out the filtering aspect...

  • @VeganWellnessTribe
    @VeganWellnessTribe 5 месяцев назад +8

    Whaaaat! We get a Mic the Vegan video midweek? Oh it’s going to be a good day indeed!!

    • @MictheVegan
      @MictheVegan  5 месяцев назад +3

      I just hired a wonderful video editor to help me get a shorter, midweek video out. I hope to keep it going :) Thanks for noticing!

    • @dionysusnow
      @dionysusnow 5 месяцев назад

      Mic deserves and early weekend..

  • @TorbLlorts
    @TorbLlorts 5 месяцев назад +1

    pls remove the facial hair covering your right ear. Thanks great video as usual :D

  • @notthere83
    @notthere83 5 месяцев назад +1

    Glass bottles... like with cutting boards, I wonder - is swallowing glass particles really healthier?
    They can be pretty coarse too, based on the damage to the glass threads I saw time and time again in the past - which made me switch to plastic (Well, mostly tap. But if I'm on the go, plastic.).

  • @notthere83
    @notthere83 5 месяцев назад +2

    Plastic cutting boards - well... last I checked, wood is treated with chemicals during processing, so I wouldn't assume that eating small chunks of wooden cutting boards is necessarily healthy. (Also - never mind the chemicals. Is eating wood particles better or worse than eating plastic particles?)

    • @MattAngiono
      @MattAngiono 5 месяцев назад

      Definitely need the right wood!

    • @MictheVegan
      @MictheVegan  5 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah that's a valid concern, I could be wrong but I believe most cutting boards use and oil-based finish which would not pose a risk. If it has a cheap, shiny finish that scratches off then I would be concerned. Laminates like bamboo maybe.

    • @notthere83
      @notthere83 5 месяцев назад

      @@MictheVegan I wasn't referring only to the finish though. I meant the chemicals that are used to... I don't even know... maybe bring the wood into shape, glue it together or whatever.
      Also, I would assume that one regularly cuts through the finish? I thought that that's why one has to oil it regularly - to fill in the tiny scratches.

    • @bambieyes8296
      @bambieyes8296 5 месяцев назад

      Use stone cutting boards, granite, marble etc.

    • @Corilo91
      @Corilo91 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@notthere83 There's no reason to fear the stuff used in the production of wood cutting boards. The worst you could eat is some non-toxic wood glue particles. I'll take over eating plastic! :D

  • @JazCue90
    @JazCue90 5 месяцев назад +5

    Hi, Mic! 👋🏻 Thanks for always bringing us the best educational videos!

  • @wolfhugs2221
    @wolfhugs2221 5 месяцев назад +1

    What? Mid week Mic? What is going on? This messes with our weekend morning nerdy vegan routine. 😱

    • @MictheVegan
      @MictheVegan  5 месяцев назад

      Prepare to have your rhythm extra nerded!

  • @Yoggoth
    @Yoggoth 5 месяцев назад +4

    My advice is Find your happiness in good deeds, not in buying new things.

  • @Julia-yo2ic
    @Julia-yo2ic 5 месяцев назад +1

    Microplastic's vegan though

    • @MictheVegan
      @MictheVegan  5 месяцев назад +3

      VEGAN MICROPLSATICS TO THE MOON! jk lol

  • @merives2263
    @merives2263 5 месяцев назад +5

    Can you do a video on the carnivore family
    It includes 8 kids 😮

    • @merives2263
      @merives2263 5 месяцев назад

      @@stefanib1040 carnivore family

    • @merives2263
      @merives2263 5 месяцев назад

      @stefanib1040 it's actually kind of sad .

  • @dekyor9547
    @dekyor9547 5 месяцев назад +3

    Uuh 2 videos a week? Mic pumping content

  • @CarTa3
    @CarTa3 5 месяцев назад +3

    Plant based stuff wins again

  • @anotherthez7598
    @anotherthez7598 5 месяцев назад +3

    Think Hemp!

  • @WeCelebrateEatingPlants
    @WeCelebrateEatingPlants 5 месяцев назад

    Does bamboo count as natural fiber or plastic? Does it depend on processing? How to be sure when purchasing? Thank you!

    • @WeCelebrateEatingPlants
      @WeCelebrateEatingPlants 5 месяцев назад

      @@stefanib1040 thanks, some of it feels so slickery like polyester I was afraid let it rest on my skin

  • @Advanced_Arch_Way
    @Advanced_Arch_Way 5 месяцев назад

    moc meats are more highly processed than any actual real meats lol. fail

  • @DiamondKing-em7oc
    @DiamondKing-em7oc 5 месяцев назад +1

    So long as plastic isn't in contact with high temperatures isn't toxic or harmful.

    • @jgreen9361
      @jgreen9361 5 месяцев назад

      1:13 Did you understand this part of the video?

    • @DiamondKing-em7oc
      @DiamondKing-em7oc 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@jgreen9361 Yeah, I am talking about plastic not microplastic

    • @jgreen9361
      @jgreen9361 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@DiamondKing-em7oc Why? That wasn’t the topic of the video. Do you know that certain plastic wraps were banned from being used for food because plasticising agents can leach into the food? As a guide. Opinions are fine online. Claiming as fact something that isn’t is not good,

    • @DiamondKing-em7oc
      @DiamondKing-em7oc 5 месяцев назад

      @@jgreen9361 OK, my fault. But you know that the root cause of all of our problems, is Capitalism, this bad old system that prioritizes profits above everything and makes rich people richer and poor people poorer. Not enough state regulation will make this system good. We need a new system, the current is destroying our planet

  • @biancat.1873
    @biancat.1873 5 месяцев назад

    💚🐾🌱💚🐾🌱💚🐾🌱

  • @driftingdynamic
    @driftingdynamic 5 месяцев назад

    Microplastics are also in vegetables and fruit, but I guess you skipped that part. I eat locally sourced beef that lives outside their entire life. I can drive by the farm and see them whenever I want.

    • @prophetreasoning7817
      @prophetreasoning7817 5 месяцев назад +4

      only ? only locally sourced beef like as your diet? like no plants?
      also, beef is generally not great for u especially if you’re eating enough to significantly change your microplastic ingestion (assuming it even does that and you haven’t provided data that it does)

    • @MattAngiono
      @MattAngiono 5 месяцев назад

      You realize they eat plants too....
      So whatever plastic they've absorbed you are now eating too.
      Plus, they eat FAR MORE of those plants to get a single pound of beef.
      So you're basically ingesting a plastic concentration machine, if you assume that animals absorb plastic from plants.
      Not sure your argument is all that helpful....

    • @zephyr2002
      @zephyr2002 5 месяцев назад

      Well if you eat fancy raised beef we can also just grow our own fruit and veg. Compare apples to apples if you're gonna.

  • @DannyMannn
    @DannyMannn 5 месяцев назад

    Hey Mic, off topic question here. Do you take omega 3 supplements? If so, which one do you recommend ? I’ve been struggling with this lately

    • @watchdominion00
      @watchdominion00 5 месяцев назад

      I don't take a supplement, just add milled flax seeds to my smoothie/ breakfast every day

    • @DannyMannn
      @DannyMannn 5 месяцев назад

      @@watchdominion00 wait is this Mic? Like is this a personal account of yours?

  • @peter5.056
    @peter5.056 5 месяцев назад

    Plastic makes it possible!

  • @evelevrae1
    @evelevrae1 5 месяцев назад +5

    thanks so much!!