• vext01@feddit.uk
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    2 days ago

    Did someone test the aeropress and find lots of microplastics?

    A few people mentioned it here.

    If its a concern, aren’t (e.g.) tupperware and coffee flasks too?

    • AA5B@lemmy.world
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      8 hours ago

      Micro plastics are a concern with all plastic food containers, especially when you’re heating something in them.

      It’s long been a recommendation to not reheat leftovers in plastic

      If you instead use glass or stainless, you don’t have to worry about it. Or in theory they last longer

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      24 hours ago

      I think the idea is that adding boiling water to something made of plastic probably leaches chemicals.

      As far as Tupperware and coffee flasks go, yes. This is also a concern.

      There’s plenty more research to do about microplastics. I’m sure the plastic aeropress is still significantly better than using soft plastic disposable coffee pods. I’m not a scientist or doctor though so don’t take my word for it.

    • SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca
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      1 day ago

      Did someone test the aeropress and find lots of microplastics?

      of course not. People read it on Reddit.

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      2 days ago

      Yes, all plastic food service items are of concern.

      *Though the studies on harder plastics have been focused on plasticizers leeching into the food or liquid.