Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into food

Post by bavell » Fri, Jun 30, 2023, 4:21 PM UTC

sprucevoid wrote: post #165

graeme wrote: post #134

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Reproductive issues are real. Sperm counts have fallen massively, and the lead researcher thinks EDCs are to blame. She only drinks filtered water. https://www.ft.com/content/f14ab282-1dd3-46bf-be02-a59aff3a9...

There is no evidence in the linked text that possible "reproductive issues" from sperm count reduction would be something overall bad. One possibility is that the total number of humans born will decrease somewhat and that global population will be somewhat lower compared to an alternative scenario with less microplastics. Every human has needs that require energy and resources so a scenario with lower global populat…

Post by MacsHeadroom » Fri, Jun 30, 2023, 4:38 PM UTC

valval wrote: post #242

kyriakos wrote: post #141

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In addition to not storing warm things in plastic, I also avoid storing liquids (e.g. food in sauce, stews etc) because I think its easier for plastic to contaminate the food. I am no expert so I may be over-reacting or completely wrong that dry food does any better in plastic.

I don’t think you’re overreacting if you think any invention newer than 100 years has a high probability of being detrimental to our nature in some way.

Post by heftig » Fri, Jun 30, 2023, 4:52 PM UTC

gumby wrote: post #51

GTP wrote: post #13

It was already known that some kinds of plastic release microplastic particles when heated. I assume this is why we have some plasticware that is labeled as being suitable for microwave oven usage, but at quick glance at the abstract doesn't seem they considered this difference. It would be interesting to know the amount of micropastic released by "microwave suitable" plastic vs common plastic.

"microwave suitable" just means "this won't melt if you put it once into the microwave". Almost as bad as "flushable wipes" which technically can be flushed but should never be as they clog the plumbing and sewer systems. By the same definition airpods and wedding rings are flushable too.

Post by kelipso » Fri, Jun 30, 2023, 5:02 PM UTC

somewhat_drunk wrote: post #238

ChatGTP wrote: post #32

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Have they really? Because many people use plastic Tupperware in the microwave. I've never purchased a piece of tuperware that said it would release microplastics into the food if I put it in the microwave. I don't know what it is lately but I feel like a lot of things labeled as "myths" and "woo woo" seem to be coming out as actually harmful, forever chemicals, fluoride in drinking water are others that come to mind.…

>fluoride in drinking water Is there a legitimate issue with fluoride in drinking water? A quick google search yields nothing.

Post by guntars » Fri, Jun 30, 2023, 5:22 PM UTC

bavell wrote: post #251

verall wrote: post #167

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> It's quite likely it's behind some of the current issues both at the fringes (rapid onset gender dysphoria) and broadly in politics (see the correlation between male testosterone levels and voting patterns). Can you expand on this? Are you attributing political movement to the left in young men to lower testosterone levels?

It would surprise me if it wasn't a factor. Probably not quite as clear-cut as "less T => more left" but I do view the left as more "nurturing" than the right. Not gonna die on this hill though, humans are complicated :)