"Alarming Study Discourages Microwaving Plastic: Here's Why"

A new study from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln has found that microwaving plastic food containers releases toxic microplastics, including nanoplastics and leachates. The research, inspired by a new father's concern for his baby's food containers, revealed that 75% of cultured kidney cells died after being exposed to the particulates from microwaved baby food containers. While our kidneys can filter out larger microplastics, nanoplastics can slip through cell membranes and potentially cause toxicity. The study suggests using different polymers for plastics, but proactive research and development in this area seem unlikely. The researcher hopes for a future where products are labeled as "microplastics-free" or "nanoplastics-free."