Due to its minuscule size and its ease of scattering, glitter is more harmful than other sorts of microplastics.

"It’s exciting to see local leaders ... taking action." Government announces sweeping mandate that could change the way we ...

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A single load of laundry can release several million microfibers. Here’s a few tips to keep your clothes from shedding this type of pollution. The most common microplastics in the environment are ...

Drinking water in plastic bottles contains countless particles too small to see. New research finds that people who drink ...

Plastic has become part of everyday life, but its benefits come with a serious cost. Cheap, durable plastics accumulate in ...

Globally, the coastal lagoons of Lagos (Nigeria), Sakumo (Ghana) and Bizerte (Tunisia) —close to large urban centres and without waste and sewage treatment systems— are among the most affected water ...

A study published in the Interdisciplinary Environmental Review has assessed the presence of microplastics in drinking water sources in Southern India. The work provides new evidence of the spread of ...

New research suggests some biodegradable electronic materials persist in soil for years, breaking down into microplastics ...

Skipping this small step when washing your fruits and vegetables could damage your kitchen plumbing, costing you time and ...

The great diversity of scientific techniques and methods used in the study of marine microplastics pollution limits the current knowledge of this serious environmental problem threatening our ...

Microplastics dispersed in the environment may enhance antibiotic resistance. A study found the chemical-leaching plastics draw bacteria and other vectors and make them susceptible to antibiotic ...