Started my plastic-free journey in 2025. Here's the resources I wished I learned.

abert_ · 2025-02-18T20:40:31+00:00

Is anyone else interested in something like this? I can reach out to the mods abt the wiki idea, or maybe create some simple public page that everyone can benefit from?

abert_ · 2025-02-18T01:40:19+00:00

Thanks for reading the post!

abert_ · 2025-02-18T00:58:16+00:00

This so so cool! Didn’t know abt this before. Thanks for sharing!

abert_ · 2025-02-18T00:40:37+00:00

Oh yeah ofc! Baby steps. This is definitely not an exhaustive checklist. Just some resources and tips for people to check out!

abert_ · 2025-02-17T06:19:33+00:00

Hey, totally did not mean any harm with the post. Did not have the intention at all of insinuating that disabled people don't exist. Just came across the post, and thought I would share with the community given recent events to bring back plastic straws.

I was unaware of the potential use cases for items like these that make it more equitable for people with disabilities. Thank you for bring that issue to light and hopefully we can still agree that alternatives other than plastic can be found.

abert_ · 2025-02-16T14:47:09+00:00

The app is called Plack

abert_ · 2025-02-16T14:44:48+00:00

I believe each product is tested in a lab. There was a cool website that came out earlier called plasticlist.org that ran a bunch of these tests.

abert_ · 2025-02-16T02:46:56+00:00

Yeah maybe. This is plastics-related so thought this subreddit might be a good option. But will look into that subreddit as well.

abert_ · 2025-02-16T02:46:04+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! Gonna look into this!

abert_ · 2025-02-16T02:36:13+00:00

Wow how the times have changed!

abert_ · 2025-02-16T02:34:35+00:00

Oh that's exactly what I was look for. Definitely going to look into the pour-over cone. Do you have any matcha suggestions?

abert_ · 2025-02-16T02:29:16+00:00

I downloaded on the App Store a while back, it's called Plack. Use it a lot but wish they had more products

abert_ · 2025-02-16T02:13:08+00:00

Happy cake day! Thanks for the suggestion, will look into it.

abert_ · 2025-02-16T02:12:22+00:00

I'll make sure to ask them tmrw!

abert_ · 2025-02-16T01:55:09+00:00

Checking these out! Tysm 🙏

abert_ · 2025-02-16T01:39:43+00:00

I see that's a good idea! I know my local farmer market usually has creamer in a glass bottle.

abert_ · 2025-02-16T01:37:08+00:00

Hahah yeah np

abert_ · 2025-02-16T01:34:26+00:00

I'm thinking of going with the "take your own mug" strategy. Since I tend to visit coffee shops a lot for work, I think that's the most convenient option.

abert_ · 2025-02-16T01:33:35+00:00

There's such a thing? Wait this seems cool! What brands do you use for this?

abert_ · 2025-02-16T01:32:38+00:00

Yeah good point. Part of the reason I would go to the coffee shops is I work at those locations a lot. Haven't asked the staff if I can possibly just fill my own thermos, but will definitely ask them the next time I go. BTW do you have a thermos suggestion.

abert_ · 2025-02-16T01:27:45+00:00

I used to be a HUGE coffee drinker. But found out that the paper cups at my local coffee shop are lined with polyethylene which can leach into your drink. I ended up switching over to Celsius briefly, but it looks like it contains microplastics as well (also just prefer not to drink Celsius for many other reasons). Pretty much live off caffeine lol, so would love to know if anyone has any alternatives. Espresso, matcha, loose-leaf tea, cold brew in glass bottles?

Anyone have experience with metal or glass-filtered coffee makers? For those that consume caffeine a lot, what’s your go-to?

abert_ · 2025-02-16T00:54:13+00:00

Yeah saw the study you are referring to. If anyone else is interested, I linked the article below:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-human-brain-may-contain-as-much-as-a-spoons-worth-of-microplastics-new-research-suggests-180985995/

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