Microplastics are turning up everywhere—from our oceans to our food and even our blood. While science is still catching up, we don’t need to wait to protect ourselves. In this post, I’ll walk you through the real risks and share simple, practical swaps to help you start a microplastic-free routine today—including my favorite alternative to plastic containers.

A single takeout meal pushed me to create a better way to bring leftovers home — without plastic, without toxins, and without hassle. BYOB was born to be more than just a container. This is the story of how it started, and the movement I hope it becomes.