Microplastics
The Silent Scourge
We’ve all heard that plastic is a problem for the planet. But there is a quieter, more personal threat that researchers are calling the "silent scourge": microplastics.
At no pls., we’re not about fear-mongering. We’re about facts. And the latest research shows that these tiny plastic particles—less than 5mm in size—are no longer just "out there" in the ocean; they are in our water, our food, and even the air we breathe.
The Loophole in Your “Daily Carry"
Most of us switched to reusable bottles to do the right thing. But here’s the reality: many "steel" bottles still rely on plastic lids, straws and hidden liners.
Every time you twist open a plastic cap or drink through a plastic straw, you could be generating microplastics. Simple daily tasks like scissoring, tearing, or twisting plastic containers have been shown to send tiny pieces of plastic flying. Over time, these particles can absorb and give off harmful pollutants, eventually making their way into our bodies.
By the Numbers: What’s Really in Our Water?
The data is a wake-up call for why we need to set better boundaries:
Bottled Water: People who meet their daily water intake solely through plastic bottled sources may be ingesting an additional 90,000 microplastic pieces every year compared to those who drink tap water.
From "Mostly Plastic-Free" to "No Pls."
To us, "mostly" isn't good enough. Research suggests that microscopic bits of plastic in the ocean are now being carried aloft in sea spray and blown ashore on the sea breeze. While we can’t control the wind or the rain, we can control what we drink from.
This is why we built the no pls. bottle from the ground up. By using SUS 304 food-grade stainless steel internally and medical-grade silicone, we’ve eliminated the plastic components that shed over time. We removed the plastic threads and the hidden liners so you can finally stop worrying about what’s leaching into your water and start focusing on your day.
Support, Not Perfection
We know life is busy. You can't avoid every plastic wrapper or synthetic fabric. But you can choose to draw a line at your daily hydration.
By saying no pls. to the plastic you can see—and the stuff you can’t—you’re taking your health into your own hands.
3 Quick Facts for Your “Microplastic Library"
They are everywhere: Microplastics have even been found in the remote French Pyrenees and the Arctic.
They are durable: These particles can persist in human lung tissues for a long time because they are durable in body fluids.
They carry "hitchhikers": Microplastics can act as vectors, carrying harmful chemicals and even pathogens like Legionella into the body.
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