Microplastics—tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in length—can originate from packaging, bottling processes, or ...

From ocean depths to kitchen shelves, microplastics have infiltrated nearly every corner of the environment. They’ve been ...

Microplastics are pervasive, infiltrating our water, food, and even our bodies. Simple lifestyle adjustments can ...

France’s food safety agency found that glass-bottled drinks, such as iced tea, lemonade, and beer, exhibited some of the ...

Microplastics detection and characterisation in the urban water cycle of Geneva, Switzerland: Assessing the supply network impacts. Microplastics (MPs) are increasingly detected i ...

Doctors should note that microplastics measuring 30-500 μm have been detected in bottled water, soft drinks, tea, beer, and ...

From plastic bottles to polyester clothes, plastics have become part of our daily lives. Over time, these materials break ...

A recent study published by Portland State University discovered a variety of microplastics in 180 out of 182 tested seafood ...

Normal, everyday actions, like twisting the cap off a water bottle, unwrapping deli meat, or microwaving leftovers in a ...

Accidentally ate plastic Read ahead to find out about the health risks symptoms to watch for and what steps to take next if ...

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