The Microplastic Report by Sifts

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8 Best Ways to Reduce Airborne Microplastic Exposure at Home

Indoor microplastics may come from dust, textiles, and everyday wear. Use this evidence-aware, eight-step plan to make sensible changes at home.

8 Best Ways to Reduce Airborne Microplastic Exposure at Home

Indoor microplastics may come from dust, textiles, and everyday wear. Use this evidence-aware, eight-step plan to make sensible changes at home.

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Microplastics and Thyroid Health: What the New Research Suggests

Are you feeling inexplicably tired, struggling with brain fog, or experiencing sudden weight gain? Your thyroid might be under stress from an unexpected source: microplastics. Emerging 2026 research reveals that...

Microplastics and Thyroid Health: What the New Research Suggests

Are you feeling inexplicably tired, struggling with brain fog, or experiencing sudden weight gain? Your thyroid might be under stress from an unexpected source: microplastics. Emerging 2026 research reveals that...

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Our First Look at How Sifts Handles Microplastics

We ran an early lab experiment testing Sifts against 50-nanometer plastic particles, smaller and harder to block than typical microplastics. The results were promising: in our best sample, 42% less...

Our First Look at How Sifts Handles Microplastics

We ran an early lab experiment testing Sifts against 50-nanometer plastic particles, smaller and harder to block than typical microplastics. The results were promising: in our best sample, 42% less...

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Microplastics and Bone Health: How Plastic Particles May Be Weakening Your Skeleton

Emerging research reveals how microplastics may penetrate deep into bone tissue, potentially disrupting bone remodeling and accelerating cellular aging. Discover what the latest science says about skeletal health and how...

Microplastics and Bone Health: How Plastic Particles May Be Weakening Your Skeleton

Emerging research reveals how microplastics may penetrate deep into bone tissue, potentially disrupting bone remodeling and accelerating cellular aging. Discover what the latest science says about skeletal health and how...

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Microplastics in the Blood: What the New Heart Attack Study Means for You

A July 2026 study published in the European Heart Journal found that 84% of heart attack patients had microplastics in their coronary blood. We break down the findings and share...

Microplastics in the Blood: What the New Heart Attack Study Means for You

A July 2026 study published in the European Heart Journal found that 84% of heart attack patients had microplastics in their coronary blood. We break down the findings and share...

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10 Everyday Swaps That Slash Your Microplastic Exposure – and Save You Money

Most advice on reducing microplastic exposure sounds expensive and overwhelming. It doesn't have to be. These 10 practical lifestyle swaps can meaningfully cut your daily plastic intake, and many of...

10 Everyday Swaps That Slash Your Microplastic Exposure – and Save You Money

Most advice on reducing microplastic exposure sounds expensive and overwhelming. It doesn't have to be. These 10 practical lifestyle swaps can meaningfully cut your daily plastic intake, and many of...