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Microplastics are found in surprising items, from paper cups to toothpaste. While the health risks remain debated, experts suggest ways to limit your exposure. Choosing glass, stainless steel and ...

Plastic is unavoidable in today's world. We wear clothes made of it, encase our food in it, and fill our homes with it. The benefits of the omnipresent material are clear: It's cheap to create, ...

One study showed that chewing a piece of gum for as little as two minutes released microplastics into the mouth. 11 Researchers found that even natural gum had microplastic contamination. So, even if ...

Recently, there has been an increased focus on the potential risk of microplastics on human health. These tiny plastic particles, whichare now widespread in the environment, are known to be ...

Sources, pathways and their interconnectedness for MPs transport. Concept adapted from Environmental Health Program, 2023. Microplastics Sources, Pathways and Fate Conceptual Diagram. Redrawn by the ...

People use single-use plastics multiple times every day — shopping bags, fast-food containers, disposable forks and spoons, sandwich wrappers and countless other items. Given the abundance of these ...

Dust bunnies don’t just multiply under your couch — they’re hoarding plastic. Scientists have discovered that everyday items we use, wash, wear and toss can release microscopic plastic fragments.

A new study reveals that microplastics are impairing the oceans' ability to absorb carbon dioxide, a process scientists find crucial for regulating Earth's temperature. Subscribe to our newsletter for ...