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Funilly enough, another topic for weekly discussion I was planning, was plastic and food. Really not a fan of having plastic around stuff that I eat, especially when heating it.

A study of baby-food containers shows that microwaving plastic releases millions upon millions of polymer bits.

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[–] robocall@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Maybe we should go back to eating those TV dinners with the aluminum tray instead of microwaving frozen meals in plastic containers.

[–] Awa@mander.xyz 1 points 1 year ago

Unfortunately, not everyone has an oven to heat things in, whereas microwaves can be easier and cheaper to come by. Not to mention the time convenience of using a microwave. But I agree it would be a healthier option.

[–] Awa@mander.xyz 3 points 1 year ago

In the last few years we have switched from plastic to glass containers for this and similar health reasons.

[–] doppelgangmember@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

And my fears were true.

[–] Rhaedas@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

30 years ago: Well, I'd better just avoid doing that.

Now: A bit too late to find that out. microwave noise