Studies have now shown that people eat, drink and breathe microplastics. Believe it or not, there is a lot of plastic hidden in plain sight. One item in particular might shock you — chewing gum! A key ingredient in most chewing gums is polyvinyl acetate (plastic) which is also used in the production of glue, plastic bags, and bottles. Ick! Plastic is the ingredient that makes chewing gum chewy, and you will find it listed in the ingredients list as gum base. Fortunately, there are some eco-friendly chewing gum brands on the market that make plastic-free gum. Such as Glee Gum, Simply Gum and The Humble Co. How much plastic are we consuming? Studies have shown that we consume a credits card size worth of plastic per week and studies have now shown that people eat, drink and breathe microplastics.
Studies have now shown that people eat, drink and breathe microplastics. Believe it or not, there is a lot of plastic hidden in plain sight.
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