The Microplastic Report by Sifts

Unlabeled plastic water bottles beside a glass carafe of water and a steel bottle on a sunlit wooden table

Microplastics in Bottled Water: What to Know and Drink Instead

New studies find far more plastic particles in bottled water than once thought, mostly from the bottle and cap. Here is what the research shows, why glass is not a...

Microplastics in Bottled Water: What to Know and Drink Instead

New studies find far more plastic particles in bottled water than once thought, mostly from the bottle and cap. Here is what the research shows, why glass is not a...

Older woman pouring loose leaf tea from a glass teapot with a steel infuser at a sunlit kitchen table

Do Tea Bags Have Microplastics? What Tea Lovers Should Know

Some tea bags shed microplastics into hot water, and many paper bags are sealed with plastic. Here is how to check the tea in your cupboard and the easy swaps...

Do Tea Bags Have Microplastics? What Tea Lovers Should Know

Some tea bags shed microplastics into hot water, and many paper bags are sealed with plastic. Here is how to check the tea in your cupboard and the easy swaps...

Silicone spatula, baking mat and storage bags beside glass bowls on a sunlit kitchen counter

Does Silicone Have Microplastics? What to Know Before You Cook

Silicone is not a classic plastic, but it can shed particles and release siloxanes when new, hot, or worn. Here is what the research shows and three simple habits that...

Does Silicone Have Microplastics? What to Know Before You Cook

Silicone is not a classic plastic, but it can shed particles and release siloxanes when new, hot, or worn. Here is what the research shows and three simple habits that...

Translucent blue illustration of human lungs and rib cage with colorful microplastic particles inside the airways

Microplastics Can Disrupt the Lung’s Immune Housekeeping System

A new study suggests inhaled microplastics may make lung immune cells less effective at clearing bacteria. Here is what the early research shows and how to reduce exposure at home.

Microplastics Can Disrupt the Lung’s Immune Housekeeping System

A new study suggests inhaled microplastics may make lung immune cells less effective at clearing bacteria. Here is what the early research shows and how to reduce exposure at home.

Kitchen and living room crowded with plastic food containers, water bottles, red plastic cups, cling wrap, and plastic toys

Household Plastics and Your Health: What the Risks Mean and What to Replace First

 A detailed, evidence-aware guide to household plastic risks – BPA, phthalates, PFAS, flame retardants, metals, and microplastics – with practical steps to reduce exposure without panic or waste.

Household Plastics and Your Health: What the Risks Mean and What to Replace First

 A detailed, evidence-aware guide to household plastic risks – BPA, phthalates, PFAS, flame retardants, metals, and microplastics – with practical steps to reduce exposure without panic or waste.

Sunlit kitchen counter with glass jars, a pour-over coffee maker, steel kettle, fresh fruit, and glass food containers

How to Reduce Microplastics in Your Morning Routine

Your morning water, coffee, tea, and breakfast may involve more plastic contact than you realize. Learn which practical swaps can help reduce avoidable microplastic exposure without overhauling your entire routine.

How to Reduce Microplastics in Your Morning Routine

Your morning water, coffee, tea, and breakfast may involve more plastic contact than you realize. Learn which practical swaps can help reduce avoidable microplastic exposure without overhauling your entire routine.