Browsing: Microplastics

People in the US consume between an estimated 39,000 and 52,000 microplastic particles every year. This can come from items in our kitchens, takeout containers or…

Microplastics could be a factor in driving up cases of osteoporosis worldwide, according to recently published research. The study reveals that when these tiny plastic particles…

Hugo Keane’s investigation into polyester began at home. He had just started year 7 but, thanks to Covid, he was stuck knocking about at home in…

August 26, 20254 min readMicroplastics Could Be Turning Bacteria into Drug-Resistant SuperbugsMicroplastics are seemingly everywhere—and now growing research suggests they could be breeding grounds for drug-resistant…

When you buy plastic food containers, you tend to look for whether they’re microwave and freezer-safe. The maker of Rubbermaid, Newell Brands, is now facing a…

The actor recently posted a photo of himself undergoing a £10,000 procedure at a London clinic that claims to remove microplastics, forever chemicals and herbicides from…