Recycling ‘worsens microplastics problem’
The study focused on a relatively small number of garments from five major brands, and…
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Microplastics Could Be Weakening Your Bones, Research Suggests
Microplastics could be a factor in driving up cases of osteoporosis worldwide, according to recently…
On Mexico’s Caribbean Coast, There’s Lobster for the Tourists and Microplastics for Everyone Else
The fishermen of Puerto Morelos, on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, risk their lives every time they…
How To Reduce Your Exposure to Microplastics: A 2025 Update
Plastics are everywhere in food packaging, clothing, carpeting, personal care products, appliances, cars, and electronics.…
Are microplastics in ultra-processed food harming your mental health?
Fast food is often ultra-processedShutterstock/siamionau pavel Two of the biggest health concerns of the modern…
Microplastics Make It into Your Food through Plant Leaves
Plant Leaves Absorb Microplastics—And They End Up in Our FoodNew evidence shows plant leaves absorb…
This Startup Says It Can Clean Your Blood of Microplastics
This is a non-exhaustive list of places microplastics have been found: Mount Everest, the Mariana…
Microplastics In Salt and How to Avoid Them
I often discuss how salt is essential for health, from supporting electrolyte balance to regulating…
We Earthlings: Microplastics In Your Tea?
Research from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona revealed that brewing tea with plastic tea bags…