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Cleaning plastic containers in a dishwasher is a source of microplastic pollution, study finds (phys.org)
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[–] protist@mander.xyz 23 points 2 months ago (7 children)

Basically any situation where plastic is warmed is a source of microplastic contamination

[–] Wahots@pawb.social 13 points 2 months ago (1 children)

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...

[–] desktop_user@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 2 months ago

wool carpets for the win.

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