With a bit of creativity, you can replace plastic items in your kitchen to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals.
Larissa Zimberoff reports for Sierra.
In short:
- Plastics in kitchens have led to high levels of harmful chemicals in common foods.
- The EPA has established national limits on PFAS in drinking water.
- Reducing plastic use in the kitchen involves simple swaps like using glass jars and avoiding plastic utensils.
Key quote:
“I would probably start with food storage. It’s one of the easiest changes to make.”
— Erika Schreder, science director at Toxic-Free Future
Why this matters:
Reducing plastics in kitchens can decrease exposure to harmful chemicals like PFAS, improving health outcomes and contributing to environmental sustainability. Read more: Plastics plastics everywhere – and not at all good to eat.
