A recent study has shown that tea bags made from materials such as nylon-6, polypropylene, and cellulose can release more than 8 million nanoplastic particles into a drink during steeping. Tea bags made from polypropylene released the highest number of particles. Researchers warn that a combination of plastics and high heat can cause microplastics to leach into food and drinks, potentially impacting human health. The study also found that different types of intestinal cells respond to nanoplastics differently, with some absorbing more particles than others. Researchers advocate for consistent methods to measure micro and nanoplastic release and regulatory policies to reduce plastic contamination in materials that come into contact with food.
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Tea Bags Release Billions Of Microplastics
