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[–] 2 points 7 months ago (5 children)

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?

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  • [–] 4 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months 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.

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  • [–] 2 points 7 months 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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  • [–] 2 points 7 months 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.

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