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The word “microplastic” makes it sound like a small problem. In reality, it’s anything but. These tiny bits of plastic (smaller than 5mm) often aren’t perceptible to the human eye, yet scientists have found them everywhere. In our food, our water, the air we breath, and increasingly, in our bodies. Research is still catching up,Continue reading “Ways to Avoid Microplastics”

Menstrual products are a fact of life, but the vast majority are also a sneaky source of pollutants, both in the world and in your body. Here’s the reality (according to the WHO): On top of that, many contain toxins like heavy metals and bleaching chemicals that can invade the body and increase the riskContinue reading “Plastic-Free Cycles. Period.”