• reddig33@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    I know that’s what the study supposedly says, but it makes no sense. Natural chewing gum is plant-based. Where is the plastic coming from if the product isn’t made from plastic?

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      2 months ago

      Weren’t microplastics found in plants already? Take that naturalists!

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      2 months ago

      Easy, teeth mash the plants into plastic 👍 makes sense if you squint real hard and have a few TBIs

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      2 months ago

      The plastic in toothbrushes makes a lot more sense to me but what do I know… I just heard from another lemly user