Microplastics originating from domestic waste and wastewater are increasingly entering the food chain, posing serious threats ...

Rising ocean temperatures aren't the only factor stressing ocean corals. Researchers have also found that microplastic pollution in oceans is disrupting coral reproduction, preventing coral ...

A new study suggests moringa seeds can remove microplastics from drinking water by clumping particles for easy filtration.

It may be time to find America’s next top bottle. In a new scientific paper, three physicians report that switching from bottled water to filtered tap water could cut your microplastic intake by about ...

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Local News Solutions to the microplastic problem Recent studies estimate the average American consumes a credit card's worth of plastic each week. That's equivalent to ingesting 50 plastic grocery ...

This year brought lots of new learnings about tiny particles of plastic. Sure, takeout is a super convenient choice when you've had a long day, but if you're concerned about microplastics, know that ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Makeup and skincare products have been overlooked as a key source of microplastic pollution, scientists have warned.

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Scientists have revealed which countries have the highest consumption of microplastics through our food and through the ...

New measurements of fine microplastic particles suspended in the air in homes and cars suggest that humans may be inhaling far greater amounts of lung-penetrating microplastics than previously thought ...