Should we be worried that toasters cause air pollution?

Eat toast for breakfast? Then perhaps, like me, you were alarmed by recent headlines that claimed toasters produce more air pollution than busy roads.

Should we be worried that toasters cause air pollution? IStock-607467966_oxuvoa

Should we be worried that toasters cause air pollution? IStock-607467966_oxuvoa

Researcher Marina Vance, from the University of Texas, told a meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science that when you use your toaster the element heats up any “debris and gunk” in the toaster, which includes oils.

When you also consider the bread you’re putting into the toaster, you’re left with all sorts of things being emitted – ethanol, a by-product of yeast, for example.

“If there’s tiny pieces of bread touching the heating element you can see the smoke, maybe from crumbs at the bottom of the toaster — they will all make a lot of particles,” she said. “It led to what would be considered ‘very unhealthy’ air pollution levels if compared to outdoor air quality standards.”

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Should we be worried that toasters cause air pollution?

Should we be worried that toasters cause air pollution?

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