A 2018 study detected an average of around 300 particles of plastic per liter of water. At the time, they were measuring microplastics — small plastic pieces less than 5 millimeters long.

I'd invest in a massive 5-gallon jug, but it's too big to use without ... Plus, the base is too narrow to hold a standard 4-cup measuring cup or even small mixing bowls. At least it's a good ...

Keep a ready supply of purified water and ditch the large jugs and single-use plastic ... lugging many small jugs around on my grocery trips. I'd invest in a massive 5-gallon jug, but it's ...