TheSaneWriterFor the Love of God, Stop Microwaving Plastic
threelonmusketeersMicrowaving delivers a triple whammy: heat, UV irradiation, and hydrolysis
Microwave ovens do not generate ultraviolet light. They operate in the, well, microwave region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
I’m not saying microwaving plastic poses no risks, but this mistake makes me doubt the veracity of some of the more sensationalist claims in the article.
jballsIt also says they microwaved the baby food in its plastic container for 3 minutes on High before checking to see the amount of microplastics in the results.
Not sure about you guys, but I’ve had some experience with baby food in the last decade and can confirm that is FUCKING INSANE!
Baby food is for… well, babies. And therefore is in baby portions. Like an ounce or two of easily digestible liquids, like liquified peas. Putting a couple ounces of liquid peas in the microwave for 3 minutes on High is not going to end well, no matter what type of container you’re using.
It takes my microwave 2 minutes to boil a 16 oz cup of water for tea.
angry Brits have entered the chat
R0cket_M00seMaybe those angry Brits could invent a kettle that heats water up with 120V faster than a microwave can if they’ve got a problem with the method of water heating.