Greenpeace report finds microwaving ready meals releases microplastics

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Greenpeace report warns microwaving ready meals releases microplastics into food. A new Greenpeace report, "Are We Cooked?", compiles 24 studies showing microplastics leach from plastic packaging into food when heated. This practice is common with convenient, urbanized lifestyles. The report highlights potential health risks associated with consuming these microplastics, urging a reevaluation of plastic packaging in the food industry.


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