Thousands of tons of plastic pollution could be escaping into the environment every year … from our mouths. Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers—similar to the plastic material used in car tires.

  • Bell@lemmy.worldOP
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    17 days ago

    Had no idea that “gum base” was plastic. Thanks shitty FDA for allowing me to poison myself all these years.