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cm0002@lemmy.world to Science@mander.xyz · 2 months ago

Cleaning plastic containers in a dishwasher is a source of microplastic pollution, study finds

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Cleaning plastic containers in a dishwasher is a source of microplastic pollution, study finds

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cm0002@lemmy.world to Science@mander.xyz · 2 months ago
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Washing household plastic containers in a dishwasher releases nanoplastic and microplastic pollution into wastewater, University of Queensland researchers have found.
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    Basically any situation where plastic is warmed is a source of microplastic contamination

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      And yet somehow it lasts forever in a landfill.

      We can’t win.

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        Just wash your dishes in a landfill.

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      Probably mechanical abrasion too. Like car tires. Or your carpets/rug. Or your toothbrush. Or your nylon/sport/athlesure wear. Or soft, non-natural blankets, haha. I bet your furniture, too…

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        wool carpets for the win.

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