The top 3 protein-based foods with the most microplastics
It’s not just takeout containers and teabags. Microplastics have infiltrated nearly every corner of our lives, including our…
How to reduce microplastics at home with stylish, plastic-free interiors
Arguably Wright’s worst culprit is using plastic containers to heat food, including takeaway boxes and microwave meal packaging.…
Microplastics Are Chemically Alive and Probably Up to No Good
Many scientists have argued that microplastics pose a real, if often subtle, threat to human health. A study…
Asphalt made with recycled plastic shows better durability in tests
With increasing demands for longer-lasting roads and less construction waste, researchers at Pennsylvania State University found that asphalt…
Kimchi might help clear nanoplastics out of your gut!
Research published last month in the peer-reviewed journal Bioresource Technology demonstrates that the oh-so-delicious Korean staple kimchi, thanks to its…
‘Miracle tree’ removes 98% of microplastics from drinking water, outperforming chemical alternatives
A millenia-old purification technique could be the cure for Europe’s microplastic-riddled drinking water. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In a recent…
Researchers find disturbing discovery in 100% of livestock fecal samples tested: ‘A wake-up call’
While plastics have undoubtedly led to a number of modern-day conveniences, their inability to naturally degrade has created…
Iron catalyst turns plastic waste into vinegar using sunlight
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a solar-powered method to convert plastic waste into acetic acid,…
Meet the Inuit scientist kayaking around Greenland to highlight just how far microplastics travel
Armed with just a kayak and a self-built microplastic filter, Kristian Louis Jensen has spent the last decade…
Global plastics could double health threats by 2040: Study
Adverse health impacts linked to greenhouse gases, air pollutants and toxic chemicals emitted from the global plastics system…
More microplastics found in rural woodland than city centre – experts warn of potential health risks
Published on 13/01/2026 – 12:26 GMT+1 Microplastics are infiltrating green spaces, often considered a respite from polluted cities,…
How bottled water drinkers ingest 90,000 more microplastics every year – Firstpost
People who drink bottled water every day ingest 90,000 more microplastic particles per year than people who drink…