Why Microplastics

Microplastics are small plastic particles created as everyday plastic products wear down over time.

our lives through common products. Water bottles, food containers, bags, textiles, and household goods all shed plastic particles as they age. Many people don’t realize how much plastic contact happens in a typical day. A reusable plastic bottle used for years will have degraded noticeably. The water inside tastes different. The plastic itself becomes brittle. That degradation is microplastics entering your water.They can originate from common items such as food packaging, bottles, textiles, and household goods.

Different materials behave differently with repeated use. Plastic can degrade, while materials like stainless steel and glass remain stable over long periods.

Ulivo focuses on material choice rather than alarm. We believe replacing plastic with durable, well-understood materials is a practical step people can take today.

This page is intended to provide context. Ulivo’s role is to make material-based replacements clearer and more accessible over time.