Microplastics are an environmental hazard found nearly everywhere on Earth, released by the breakdown of tires, clothing, and plastic packaging. Another significant source of microplastics is tiny ...

The public is starting to understand that they can find microplastics in their food, particularly seafood, but exposure from ...

I searched through my kitchen cabinets and found several surprising items that could be releasing microplastics into my meals ...

Wear and tear on plastic products releases small to nearly invisible plastic particles, which could impact people’s health when consumed or inhaled. To make these particles biodegradable, researchers ...

They're often marketed as a more environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional plastic bags. But a new study might make you rethink reaching for those biodegradable bags. Experts from Southeast ...

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(Nanowerk Spotlight) Tiny plastic particles from decorative glitter infiltrate water systems and soil worldwide, adding to the growing crisis of microplastic pollution. These shimmering specks, ...

Recycled, shredded plastic is pictured in a porcelain soup spoon, equivalent to the amount of microplastic a person could consume every week, based on a recent study by WWF International, in this ...

While eliminating plastics entirely from our diets may be impossible, making some swaps can help reduce exposure ...

Micro- and nanoscale plastic particles in soil and water can significantly increase how much toxic chemicals plants and human intestinal cells absorb, according to two new studies from Rutgers Health ...

Every single dental care product you use is made from plastic — no, that’s not an exaggeration. Toothbrushes have plastic handles and bristles. Floss thread is essentially a plastic string packed in a ...

A new study published in Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering has compared the impacts of traditional and biodegradable microplastics on pea growth and soil health. The research shows ...