I know that’s what the study supposedly says, but it makes no sense. Natural chewing gum is plant-based. Where is the plastic coming from if the product isn’t made from plastic?

[–] brrt@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 day ago

Weren’t microplastics found in plants already? Take that naturalists!

[–] charade_you_are@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

The plastic in toothbrushes makes a lot more sense to me but what do I know... I just heard from another lemly user

[–] PolarKraken@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 day ago

Easy, teeth mash the plants into plastic 👍 makes sense if you squint real hard and have a few TBIs

[–] Mearuu@kbin.melroy.org 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The article does not mention a sample size.

The article states that this is the first study of its kind.

There needs to be more research done before this is shared as absolute fact.

[–] spooky2092@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

The article does not mention a sample size.

They actually do: it's 5/5 natural/artificial gum brands, 7 pieces each, and chewed by one person.

Agreed with the rest though

[–] Mearuu@kbin.melroy.org 4 points 1 day ago

I read it twice trying to find the sample size. I missed it both times. I should slow down on my reading.

Thanks for the update.