Breaking up with your Microplastics💔

February 2026

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s impossible to ignore how powerless we’ve all become to microplastics slowly creeping into every single organ of our bodies including our hearts. Though we love a good slow burn (anyone watching the new season of Bridgerton #Beneophie 🙇🏾‍♀️), don’t be fooled! These pesky little particles are more troublesome than you can imagine.

From respiratory issues to disruptions in the endocrine system, check out our previous blog post breaking down the health implications of  microplastics exposure and consumption. But the real information you’re seeking is how to say goodbye to these bad boys once and for all. 

Here are 6 helpful tips to minimize your exposure to microplastics:

1. Invest in a Reusable Stainless Steel/Glass Bottled Water 💧

   

   A recent study found that consumers who drank bottled water instead of tap water ingested substantially more microplastics every year (NRDC 2025). It’s time to say good riddance to plastic water bottles. Not only is it a modern day Trojan horse, you’re also contributing to a massive single-use plastics environmental crisis. When you invest in a reusable water bottle, you’ll be a plastic-free AND eco-friendly baddie.

   
   

2. Opt for Kitchenware alternatives 🍽

   

   On that note, let’s try to get rid of alllll the plastic hiding in your kitchen. Studies show that many kinds of plastic kitchenware introduce microplastics into food, including plastic cutting boards, bowls, blenders, electric kettles, and sponges (NRDC 2025). Kitchenware alternatives include stainless steel, glass, ceramic, bamboo and stoneware.

   
   

3. Cotton period products are the way to go 🚨

Did you know that companies aren’t required to disclose the ingredients in most vaginal products. As a result, many period products, lubricants, and intimate care products contain hidden ingredients from fragrances to harsh preservatives. So it’s no surprise that a single tampon can release billions of micro- and nanoplastics (NRDC 2025). Alternatives include tampons that are made from 100 percent cotton and have a non-plastic or no applicator, reusable cotton pads, silicone cups, and PFAS-free cotton period underwear.

4. Do some research on your favorite tea bags ☕️

   

Are you a tea drinker? Most mainstream teabags contain plastic that can leach into your tea water. Here are 10 brands of tea that use plastic-free teabags, so you can sip a steaming mug of tea without a dose of microplastics.

5. If you have the 💰, buy a air purifier! 

   

   Since we all breathe in a lot of microplastics, consider getting an air purifier with a HEPA filter to remove particles from the air in your home or office. Inhalation is a common exposure route for microplastics.

6. Take Action! 🗣

   

   Tap in with advocacy organizations like Microplastic-Free US that are rallying signatures, amplifying voices, and urging elected officials to stop microplastics at their source and safeguard public health. You can email your elected official here.

We recognize that everyone comes from different financial situations and capacities, which may affect their ability to make these changes. Our goal is to provide our readers with the best information and resources available so you can make informed decisions that align with your lifestyle. From the water you drink to the air you breathe, you deserve to be protected from microplastics invading your life.