<description>&lt;p&gt;This week, we discuss microplastics (the small pieces of plastic that shed off many products), how they may impact your health, and how to mitigate exposure. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guest: Wirecutter's sustainability editor, Katie Okamoto&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Reading:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/how-to-avoid-eating-microplastics/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&amp;utm_medium=episode_number_07" target="_blank"&gt;Microplastics Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Avoid Eating Them.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-water-filter-pitcher/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&amp;utm_medium=episode_number_07" target="_blank"&gt;The Best Water Filter Pitcher and Dispenser&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-under-sink-water-filter/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&amp;utm_medium=episode_number_07" target="_blank"&gt;The Best Under-Sink Water Filter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Products We Recommend: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pitcher Filter: &lt;a href="https://wrctr.co/3TCcAqX" target="_blank"&gt;Brita Standard Everyday Pitcher&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Under Sink Filter: &lt;a href="https://wrctr.co/3Y62SzT" target="_blank"&gt;Aquasana AQ-5300+ Max Flow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Glass Food Containers: &lt;a href="https://wrctr.co/3XWx2p9" target="_blank"&gt;Pyrex Simply Store 9-Pack Mixed Sized Glass Food Storage Set&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Katie Recommends: &lt;a href="https://wrctr.co/3BrV02r" target="_blank"&gt;Yoga Tune Up Therapy Balls&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:center;"&gt;We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. &lt;a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/about/"&gt;Learn more›&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on instagram &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/wirecutter/?hl=en" target="_blank"&gt;@wirecutter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find edited transcripts for each episode &lt;strong&gt;https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/the-wirecutter-show-podcast/&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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Can We Stop Eating Microplastics?

SEP 25, 202433 MIN
The Wirecutter Show

Can We Stop Eating Microplastics?

SEP 25, 202433 MIN

Description

This week, we discuss microplastics (the small pieces of plastic that shed off many products), how they may impact your health, and how to mitigate exposure. 

 

Guest: Wirecutter's sustainability editor, Katie Okamoto

 

Additional Reading:

 

Products We Recommend: 

 

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more›

 

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Find edited transcripts for each episode https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/the-wirecutter-show-podcast/