#1

ideally minimal effort ones

Does lifestraw work? Amazon.com: LifeStraw Home– Water Filter Pitcher, 7-Cup, Glass with Silicone Base, Juniper, for Everyday Protection Against Bacteria, Parasites, Microplastics, Lead, Mercury, PFAS and a Variety of Chemicals: Home & Kitchen

wow, deep research literally retarded ON THIS IT’S THE FILTER THAT MATTERS WAY MORE THAN THE CONTAINER

  • LifeStraw Home Pitcher (Glass) – A convenient water filter pitcher that goes beyond the typical Brita. The LifeStraw Home integrates a 0.2 micron UF membrane microfilter with a carbon + ion exchange filter. This allows it to remove microplastics, bacteria, parasites, lead, PFAS, and 30+ contaminants from tap water​

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. Setup is effortless – fill the top reservoir and let it gravity-feed into the pitcher. The glass pitcher model greatly limits plastic contact (only the filter and lid are plastic, all BPA-free). LifeStraw confirms that the filter meets stringent standards: it’s independently tested to NSF/ANSI protocols for microplastic reduction (among other contaminants)​

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. The result is an easy, pour-through solution that can claim 99.99% microbe and microplastic removal, delivering clean water without any installation. Where to buy: Available from LifeStraw’s website or retailers like Amazon​

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. (There is also a BPA-free plastic version of the pitcher if you prefer, but the glass version avoids most plastic exposure.)

I said “2023 columbia university study” and while it was published in 2024, way more of the work was done in 2023 than 2024…

ive been using pur water filters but my water has no lead so this makes me wonder if the extra plastic in it makes the filters worse than useless… it’s activated carbon but the CONTAINER is plastic

https://www.totalwaterllc.com/hidden-dangers-with-your-reverse-osmosis-system#:~:text=high%20quality%20resin%20manufactured%20in,water%20from%20the%20product%20itself

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#2

Lab glass + activated charcoal + lid

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Not perfect, but not bad.

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#3

The manufacturer answered your question on

LifeStraw Home– Water Filter Pitcher, 7-Cup, Glass with Silicone Base, Juniper, for Everyday Protection Against Bacteria, Parasites, Microplastics, Lead, Mercury, PFAS and a Variety of Chemicals

LifeStraw Home– Water Filter Pitcher, 7-Cup, Glass with Silicone Base, Juniper, for Everyday Protection Against Bacteria, Parasites, Microplastics, Lead, Mercury, PFAS and a Variety of Chemicals

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Q: Where is plastic in this?

They answered:

“Thanks for reaching out! The housing is made of durable plastic materials that should not break down with normal use or time, and should not contribute to microplastic particulate in your water. All materials are also BPA-free and approved and verified for water contact. We also try to ensure we are responsible at manufacturing stages to limit waste when and where possible. Our LifeStraw membrane microfilters are made of Polysulfone, a high-performance thermoplastic that’s tough and safe. It maintains its strength even in high temperatures, ensuring safe and reliable filtration. Thus, our product itself won’t introduce microplastics into your water through regular usage at the normal temperature condition. The LifeStraw membrane microfilter is specifically designed to remove microplastic particles from drinking water. Through rigorous testing, we’ve confirmed that our filters block an impressive 99.999% of 1µm microplastic particulates in water. The high rate of reduction efficacy shows that our LS Home product do not add microplastics to the filtered water, and confirms our product itself won’t introduce microplastics into your water through regular usage.”

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#4

Possible alternative-- Aquagear. This was recommended by CosumerLab. It purportedly filters out microplastics, PFAS.

I have one. Only thing I don’t like about it is that it is heavy when filled.

#5

Didn’t you have a Reverse Osmosis system installed - is your concern that it introduces new microplastics into the water?

#6

damnit, i should just toss the filter and get smg different. my water has no lead/copper

Thanks for giving us the opportunity to make things better. For your records, we have enclosed a summary of your request and our response.

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Subject
PUR PFM350V (HORIZONTAL METALLIC GREY FM W/ 1 MINERALCLEAR FILTER) Use and Care

Response By Email Outbound (02/19/2025 01:55 PM)
Dear Alex,

Thank you for reaching out to the Consumer Relations team. Unfortunately, we do not have a filter available that does not contain plastic. We sincerely apologize that we cannot be of more assistance in this case.

Thanks,
Alexandra
Customer By Web / External (02/15/2025 07:45 AM)
How do I find a replacement water filter cartridge that fits inside that isn’t made of plastics? (or leaches minimal microplastics)

#7

Which one? Thank you

#8

The Aquagear pitcher I have does not have a model number or name. I bought it on Amazon for $69.95 and it is still available there.

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#9

Ok, thx.l @Deborah_Hall Is it zero plastic parts?

#10

Meanwhile: boil the water in the morning and skim the top? Store in stainless steel containers or glass.
Lack of hydration will cause aging damage, decrease mood, cognition, increase risk of kidney stones, etc (maximal capacity for normal kidney function to process water is 0.7 L/h).

No need to worry about any filters or replacing them or bacteria growth in the filter.
This might be the best solution, realistically done, and what people have done for tens of thousands of years (except boiling water).

Reducing microplastics isn’t that hard with this, can filter beforehand too!

But I’d like to hear also about a filtration system without plastic parts.

#11

How does one practically do that?

Would the plastic not “steam up” also?

#12

It was discussed in another thread long ago, but it depends on the hardness of your water. The solid calcium carbonate with microplastics goes to the bottom, then maybe it’s possible to pour out the top or filter it. I don’t know if when pouring water that the bottom of the water mixes with the top.

At high enough temperatures, calcium carbonate (which is commonly found in tap water) will become solid, effectively encapsulating or “encrusting” the plastic particles, and making them easy to remove through a simple filter, such as a coffee filter.

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#13

consumerlab has a report

brita soho w/longlast '20 (HOWEVER, not the later version)
aquasana '20 (80 percent reduction)
aquagear '23 (59 percenf reduction, they RECOMMEND b/c it doesnt add carbon into the water)
PUR’20 needs to be flushed several times to really reduce it.
Brita w/elite '23 barely reduces any

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