Microplastics seem to be everywhere – in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat. They have turned up in ...

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

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

Previous research links tiny plastic particles to a range of adverse health conditions but largely stops short of ...

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In 2025, Ziploc became the subject of a class-action lawsuit alleging that it made false promises by stating that its product ...

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 ...

New research points to an unexpected way plastic pollution may be influencing Earth’s climate system. A recent study suggests ...

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

The state is the first in the world to require monitoring for tiny pieces of plastic, which contaminate people and wildlife globally. California water regulators Wednesday approved the world’s first ...

Microplastics. What are they? Where do they come from? And why does it matter? Even if you think you have a grasp on your plastic consumption, you’re likely buying, using and disposing items you ...

Research shows microplastics interfere with ocean carbon cycles, posing risks to climate and ecosystems. Urgent global action ...