About this episode
This week, we discuss microplastics (the small pieces of plastic that shed off many products), how they may impact your health, and how to mitigate exposure. Guest: Wirecutter's sustainability editor, Katie Okamoto Additional Reading: Microplastics Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Avoid Eating Them. The Best Water Filter Pitcher and Dispenser The Best Under-Sink Water Filter Products We Recommend: Pitcher Filter: Brita Standard Everyday Pitcher Under Sink Filter: Aquasana AQ-5300+ Max Flow Glass Food Containers: Pyrex Simply Store 9-Pack Mixed Sized Glass Food Storage Set Katie Recommends: Yoga Tune Up Therapy Balls We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Wirecutter Social and Website Instagram: /wirecutter Threads: /@wirecutter Twitter: /wirecutter Facebook: /thewirecutter TikTok: /wirecutter LinkedIn: /nyt-wirecutter Website: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/ Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/newsletters/ The Wirecutter Show is executive produced by Rosie Guerin and produced by Abigail Keel.Engineering support from Maddy Masiello and Nick Pitman. Episodes are mixed by Catherine Anderson, Efim Shapiro, Rowan Niemisto, Sophia Lanman, and Sonia Herrero. Original music by Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, and Diane Wong. Wirecutter’s deputy publisher and general manager is Cliff Levy. Ben Frumin is Wirecutter’s editor-in-chief. Hosted by Rosie Guerin, Caira Blackwell and Christine Cyr Clisset. Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast