The Microplastic Intake App is a free consumer health tracker that estimates your daily microplastic intake from foods, drinks, and activities using peer-reviewed data so you can make informed choices to minimize exposure.
What is the Microplastic Intake App?
The Microplastic Intake App is a digital tool from Deplasto that calculates your estimated daily microplastic consumption based on the foods you eat, beverages you drink, and activities you perform. It runs on mobile platforms (iOS/Android) and uses a proprietary model built on peer-reviewed studies. The app outputs a daily intake estimate along with insights into how intake patterns may affect your energy, mood, and wellness.
Key Features
- Daily Intake Tracking — Enter foods, drinks, and activities to receive an estimated microplastic particle count for each item, derived from published scientific research.
- Wellness Correlation — Log your daily energy, mood, and digestive state to see how intake levels correspond with how you feel over time.
- Peer-Reviewed Data — 100% of the microplastic estimates in the app are backed by studies (e.g., Cox et al. 2019, Napper et al. 2016), so you know the numbers are grounded in science.
- Proprietary Model — Deplasto’s internal model converts typical consumption data into a personalized daily microplastic load, covering categories like food, water, air, and synthetic clothing.
- Activity-Based Sources — Includes microplastic contributions from common activities such as wearing polyester clothing (700K+ particles per wash), using plastic containers, or breathing indoor air.
Who should use the Microplastic Intake App?
- Health-conscious consumers who already track macros or calories and want to add microplastic exposure to their wellness dashboard.
- People experiencing unexplained fatigue, bloating, or mood swings who suspect environmental toxins may be a factor and want data to discuss with a healthcare provider.
- Individuals committed to reducing plastic use who need concrete numbers to identify the highest-impact swaps in their daily routine.
What can you do with the Microplastic Intake App?
- Identify high-exposure foods and drinks: Log your typical breakfast (e.g., coffee, bottled water, packaged granola) and see which items dominate your microplastic load, then explore alternatives.
- Track changes over time: Record intake daily for a week to spot trends — for example, whether a switch to filtered water or glass containers lowers your estimated count.
- Compare activities: See how a day spent in synthetic activewear vs. natural fibers changes your total, or how many particles you might inhale during a city commute versus a park walk.
