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Guidance and Research

Guidance and Research
Can RO Membranes Shed Nanoplastic In Drinking Water?

Can RO Membranes Shed Nanoplastic In Drinking Water?

|Ryan Stanley
RO membranes are polymer-based, so shedding is plausible. This exploratory test found clues, limitations, and the next steps needed for a defensible answer.

Product Testing
Plastic-Free and PFAS-Free Dental Floss: Only Silk Passed

Plastic-Free and PFAS-Free Dental Floss: Only Silk Passed

|Ryan Stanley
Silk was the only floss material in this review to meet both the plastic-free and PFAS-free criteria. See why TreeBird remains my pick after daily use.
Metal and Ceramic Only: My Pick for the Best Plastic-Free Salt and Pepper Grinders

Metal and Ceramic Only: My Pick for the Best Plastic-Free Salt and Pepper Grinders

|Ryan Stanley
I compared HexClad, Männkitchen, Luvan, and leading alternatives to find the best plastic-free salt and pepper grinders—plus the tradeoffs to know before buying.
I’m Done with Plastic Cutting Boards

I’m Done with Plastic Cutting Boards

|Ryan Stanley
Why I'm Going Solid Wood (and Stress-Testing Five Etsy Boards) Updated 8/8/2026 For years, plastic cutting boards were my default. They're cheap, common, and "easy" (toss them in the dishwasher...

We're Building a Hub for Plastic Free Decisions
One Month In: What We Have Learned about Plastics and What We Are Still Trying to Figure Out

One Month In: What We Have Learned about Plastics and What We Are Still Trying to Figure Out

|Ryan Stanley
Our research journey is shifting how we think about plastic exposure and raising questions we didn't expect. It's been one month since we launched Plastic Free Living, and most of...
Why I’m Launching This Site (and Where It’s Headed)

Why I’m Launching This Site (and Where It’s Headed)

|Ryan Stanley
The inspiration for Plastic Free Living - Research, product guidance, and testing.