The Microplastic Report by Sifts

Middle-aged man and his older father moving leftovers into glass containers in a bright, sunlit kitchen

Does BPA Free Mean No Microplastics? What the Label Misses

That BPA free label on your containers and water bottles covers one chemical, not plastic particles. Here is what it misses, why heat matters most, and the first swaps worth...

Does BPA Free Mean No Microplastics? What the Label Misses

That BPA free label on your containers and water bottles covers one chemical, not plastic particles. Here is what it misses, why heat matters most, and the first swaps worth...

Reverse Osmosis System under a Kitchen Sink

Does Reverse Osmosis Remove Microplastics? What to Know First

Reverse osmosis is one of the most effective ways to cut microplastics in tap water, but it is not perfect. Here is what the research shows, the trade-offs, and how...

Does Reverse Osmosis Remove Microplastics? What to Know First

Reverse osmosis is one of the most effective ways to cut microplastics in tap water, but it is not perfect. Here is what the research shows, the trade-offs, and how...

Plastic tupperware in microwave emitting harsh chemicals

Is It Safe to Microwave Plastic? What to Use Instead

Microwave-safe plastic meets FDA rules, but heat makes plastic shed far more tiny particles. Here is what the research shows, what the label really means, and the easy kitchen swaps...

Is It Safe to Microwave Plastic? What to Use Instead

Microwave-safe plastic meets FDA rules, but heat makes plastic shed far more tiny particles. Here is what the research shows, what the label really means, and the easy kitchen swaps...

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...