I am busy and don’t have time to research all of the ways corporations have poisoned us.

What are some good rules on how to avoid microplastics?

Eat local foods? Avoid processed foods? Walk/bike? Use dry soaps? Don’t use any take away containers? Avoid walking near busy roads? Use cotton/wool for all clothing?

    • sunzu2
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      528 days ago

      Tires are made of vulcanized “rubber” which is actually an oil product.

      Rubber tires would be fine as rubber is a natural material but they would expensive and not as durable

      • @MacroCyclo@lemmy.ca
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        227 days ago

        I had a similar thought, but when I looked into it, the difference between natural and oil based rubber is not significant. Natural rubber would be just as bad.

        • sunzu2
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          127 days ago

          Why? Wouldnt it just rot away instead ofinger for 300 years?

          • @MacroCyclo@lemmy.ca
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            227 days ago

            It’s a polymer just like synthetic rubber. It isn’t like other natural products. Wood can rot because it’s made of cellulose, but rubber can’t. Nothing eats it.