Summary
A new study from Spain’s Autonomous University of Barcelona reveals that tea bags made from nylon, polypropylene, and cellulose release billions of micro- and nanoplastic particles when steeped in boiling water.
These particles, which can enter human intestinal cells, may pose health risks, potentially affecting the digestive, respiratory, endocrine, and immune systems.
Researchers urge regulatory action to mitigate plastic contamination in food packaging.
Consumers are advised to use loose-leaf tea with stainless steel infusers or biodegradable tea bags to minimize exposure.
Cool find, thank you!
No worries! Been using it for 3 years, and wow, does it capture a lot of plastics! I have a special septic tank (no idea what it’s called in English) where all the water is filtered through multiple filters before ending up in the ground water, clean, and the Guppy friend definitively helps (for the few items I have left).