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1. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Monday, 11-Jan-2021 15:45:27 EST lnxw48a1
   Think You Don't Eat Plastic? (Consumer Reports, 2020-JUN, pp 26-35)
   
   1. Tap water instead of bottled water
   2. Heat food on the stove or by microwaving in glass
   3. Buy & store food in non-plastic containers instead of plastic ones
   4. Eat fresh food instead of processed food, which is often wrapped in plastic
   5. Vacuum regularly; don't allow dust to accumulate; some dust may contain microplastic particles.
   6. Work with your community to reduce and restrict use of plastics; do not limit your effort to your own life.
   
   I like most of these ideas, but I don't have the room or the facilities to slaughter my own cows. Even buying raw vegetables often involves plastic bags and packaging. The tap water here isn't good-tasting, so I use a (plastic) filter and jug to make it tolerable.
   1. musicman (musicman@nu.federati.net)'s status on Monday, 11-Jan-2021 18:08:03 EST musicman

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      you could probably use a metal filter. It's something I hadn't thought about until now.
      1. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Monday, 11-Jan-2021 18:50:49 EST lnxw48a1

         in reply to
         @musicman Right now, I have a Brita filtering pitcher (plastic). I'll start the search for a replacement soon.