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Cleaning plastic containers in a dishwasher is a source of microplastic pollution, study finds (phys.org)

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 month 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...

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

wool carpets for the win.

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