Microplastics in the Refrigerator

Plastic is everywhere-in the sea in the air in the ground. And as recent studies show it is also inside us. When you open the refrigerator you usually see it right away: plastic wrap cups cans bottles. What seems practical at first glance turns out on closer inspection to be a silent source of microplastics and nanoplastics that find their way into our food unnoticed.This book takes the refrigerator as the starting point for a journey through our everyday lives. It shows how plastic gets into our food what the health risks are - and above all what alternatives there are. The spectrum ranges from old preservation methods such as fermentation or canning to modern innovations. It becomes clear that plastic-free living is not a sacrifice but an invitation to experience food in a more conscious fresher and healthier way.With scientific depth and understandable language the book guides readers through the kitchen shopping and society. It shows how political conditions cultural practices and personal decisions interact when it comes to banning plastic from our diet. And it encourages us: even small steps can change not only the refrigerator but also our relationship with food-and ultimately our future.Bremen University Press has published over 5000 specialist books in various languages since 2005.October 2025