Microwaving plastic releases millions upon millions of polymer bits

https://www.wired.com/story/for-the-love-of-god-stop-microwaving-plastic/

Funilly enough, another topic for weekly discussion I was planning, was plastic and food. Really not a fan of having plastic around stuff that I eat, especially when heating it.

A study of baby-food containers shows that microwaving plastic releases millions upon millions of polymer bits.

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Awa@mander.xyz · 3 pts · 3y

In the last few years we have switched from plastic to glass containers for this and similar health reasons.

robocall@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y (1 reply)

Maybe we should go back to eating those TV dinners with the aluminum tray instead of microwaving frozen meals in plastic containers.

Awa@mander.xyz · 1 pts · 3y

Unfortunately, not everyone has an oven to heat things in, whereas microwaves can be easier and cheaper to come by. Not to mention the time convenience of using a microwave. But I agree it would be a healthier option.

doppelgangmember@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y

And my fears were true.

Rhaedas@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y

30 years ago: Well, I'd better just avoid doing that.

Now: A bit too late to find that out. microwave noise