Microplastics – the tiny particles of plastic shed when litter breaks down – are everywhere, from the deep sea to Mount Everest, and many researchers worry that they could harm human health. I am a ...

The reported releases of microplastics ranged from a few hundred particles to over 8 million particles per liter in a new ...

Second, heat triggers a significant release. For the all-plastic cups, switching from cold to hot water increased the ...

In today’s world, everything is a source of potential health concern — even water. Here’s what you need to know about minimizing microplastic ingestion via drinking water. A liter of bottled water ...

Between false positives and cross-contamination, the hunt for microplastics is like a detective seeing his own fingerprint on the magnifying glass and declaring himself the culprit.

Microplastics have shifted from an abstract pollution problem in distant oceans to a concrete health issue inside our own ...

A new study from the University at Buffalo examines this issue, with findings showing that one cigarette filter can release ...

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Swap your plastic tools for these silicone cooking utensils that won’t leach microplastics into your food. These 9 ...

Titanium vs. plastic vs. wood cutting board comparison examines TIBO and non-porous kitchen surfaces as hygiene and safety ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Ambuj Tewari, University of Michigan (THE CONVERSATION) Microplastics – the tiny ...