#Saferalternatives

Recent scientific research has raised alarms over the widespread use of black plastic coffee machines, revealing they may be a hidden source of exposure to several cancer-linked chemicals. This discovery holds particular significance for Thai coffee drinkers, who have embraced at-home brew culture in tandem with the nation’s booming specialty coffee scene. The issue centers on specific compounds used in the manufacturing and recycling of black plastics—namely, carbon black, brominated flame retardants (BFRs), and organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs)—all of which have been linked to serious health risks, including cancer, hormone disruption, and neurotoxicity.