Plastic You Can’t See — But You’re Ingesting It
Microplastics are now found in water, food, air, and human tissue.
Where It Comes From
Plastic exposure is systemic.
- Bottled water
- Food packaging
- Tea bags and coffee pods
- Seafood and salt
- Indoor dust
Reality Check
Microplastics have been detected in blood, lungs, placentas, and heart tissue.
What You Can Do
Water
Use glass and filtration.
Food
Avoid heating plastic.
Home
Ventilate and wet-dust.
Awareness
Question convenience.
Key Takeaways
- Microplastics are now detected in multiple human tissues.
- Exposure is chronic and cumulative.
- Small daily choices reduce overall load.
Sources & Further Reading
- NIH / PubMed — Microplastics in Human Blood (2022–2024)
- WHO — Microplastics in Drinking Water
- UNEP — Plastic Pollution & Health
Last updated: Jan 2026