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Microwaving plastic releases millions upon millions of polymer bits (www.wired.com)
submitted 3 years ago by [M] to c/health@lemmy.world
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Funilly enough, another topic for weekly discussion I was planning, was plastic and food. Really not a fan of having plastic around stuff that I eat, especially when heating it.

A study of baby-food containers shows that microwaving plastic releases millions upon millions of polymer bits.

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[–] 3 points 3 years ago (1 child)

Maybe we should go back to eating those TV dinners with the aluminum tray instead of microwaving frozen meals in plastic containers.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    Unfortunately, not everyone has an oven to heat things in, whereas microwaves can be easier and cheaper to come by. Not to mention the time convenience of using a microwave. But I agree it would be a healthier option.

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    • [–] 3 points 3 years ago

    In the last few years we have switched from plastic to glass containers for this and similar health reasons.

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    [–] 2 points 3 years ago

    And my fears were true.

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    [–] 2 points 3 years ago

    30 years ago: Well, I'd better just avoid doing that.

    Now: A bit too late to find that out. microwave noise

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