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Should I throw away everything I own that is plastic? (hexbear.net)
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I’m being hyperbolic, but TikTok just re-radicalized me and in ADHD energy mode and I know this urgency won’t last forever. I hate when things I’m around feel contaminated by toxins and I already wear a mask for the polluted air. I hate getting rid of things that might be useful, but also plastics bad so it might be useful. I do have OCD, but this isn’t about that it’s an exaggerated but rational urge. I realize this account’s lib asking you to “vote with your dollar,” but for personal health what do you think? I can afford this eventually. I’m clearly monotropism spiraling but it’s fun.

Also, should we stop recycling plastic if the product will be worse?

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Do you live somewhere with access to a basement? Check for radon.

Do you use non-stick cookware? If it's Teflon, toss it.

Walking outside in the sun? Wear sunblock.

Stressed out? Try meditation.

I don't doubt the veracity of the video, but there are levels to this, and there are far bigger toxins in your life that you should deal with before worrying about plastics.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Walking outside in the sun? Wear sunblock.

Preferably physical sunscreen

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Nothing beats physical/mineral sunscreen in effectiveness, but I still love the light feel of my water-based Japanese sunscreens.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

One of the videos says mineral sunscreen is carcinogenic or something like that.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Are you sure you're not thinking of chemical sunscreens? The minerals zinc and titanium are bioinert. Chemical sunscreen ingredients like avobenzone and oxybenzone, however, are hormone disrupters.