Plastic is in our air , food , and water . An estimated 11 million metric tons of plastic end up in the ocean every year, a number expected to triple by 2040. Simultaneously, scientists having been finding microplastics in our brains , lungs , digestive tracts , and even in placentas. But exactly what they’re doing to our bodies is concerningly unclear. Early research suggests they might be linked to higher risk of heart attack and stroke , bowel disease, and respiratory disorders , although further research is needed to prove plastic causes or worsens these health conditions.

Given this uncertainty, it’s hard to find definitive answers on how much we need to avoid plastic, if at all. Should a concerned consumer attempt a rigorous zero-plastic lifestyle? Or do nothing wh

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