Microplastics in Your Home Air: What You Need to Know

Every breath you take at home might carry unseen guests, tiny microplastics and chemicals, revealed in a 2025 study from the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology by Joel Rindelaub and Gordon Miskelly. Using a cutting-edge tool called Pyr-GC/MS, they analyzed lab air and found 0.51-1.14 micrograms of microplastics per cubic meter traced to plastics like water bottles (polycarbonate), vinyl flooring (PVC), and plastic bags (polyethylene), all lurking in your home too.

More alarming, they uncovered 334 nanograms of phthalates. These are chemicals that keep plastics soft, like in shower curtains or toys. One type, DEHP, reached 249 nanograms, a number that stands out because phthalates are tied to hormone disruptions, potentially sapping your energy, throwing off your thyroid, or even affecting fertility. These silent invaders could be drifting in your air from everyday items breaking down, especially in stuffy corners of your house, building up in every inhale over months or years.

Your home isn’t a lab, but plastics are part of your daily life, quietly releasing these particles and chemicals. While the amounts seem small, they’re a constant presence, possibly stirring up long-term health ripples you’d rather avoid. EezyAir offers a guided assessment to uncover these hidden threats in your home’s dust and air, giving you a clear picture of what’s at play so you can take the next step. Click below to learn more.