Australians are Drinking Plastic Particles in Their Tea, UQ Research Finds
December 01, 2025
December 01, 2025
BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news:
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Australians are drinking plastic particles in their tea, UQ research finds
Key points
* Boiling water in plastic kettles leaches nano and microplastic particles into the liquid.
* Highest levels of plastic were detected in the first few boils, though particles were still detected after 150 uses.
* Researchers call for . . .
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Australians are drinking plastic particles in their tea, UQ research finds
Key points
* Boiling water in plastic kettles leaches nano and microplastic particles into the liquid.
* Highest levels of plastic were detected in the first few boils, though particles were still detected after 150 uses.
* Researchers call for . . .