Svalbard is the fastest warming place in the world, and even within the Arctic. Leaving as little trace as possible is a ...

Microplastics in kids' food have long been a concern among parents. Microplastics are plastic particles smaller than 5 mm in ...

Wear and tear on plastic products releases small to nearly invisible plastic particles, which could impact people’s health ...

Wear and tear on plastic products releases small to nearly invisible plastic particles, which could impact people's health when consumed or inhaled. To make these particles biodegradable, researchers ...

UCLA researchers found that chewing gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics per piece into the saliva and ...

Wear and tear on plastic products releases small to nearly invisible plastic particles, which could impact people's health ...

Loose-leaf teas are another easy way to bypass plastic tea bags—just use a stainless steel steeper, which can go directly ...

UCLA researchers found a sticky side effect in a primary ingredient for gum—but they also offer a stay-fresh strategy that's worth chewing on.

You may not be able to escape microplastics, but you can fight back. Experts point to anthocyanins, compounds found in ...

Microplastics are building up in human brains, blood, reproductive organs, and more. A new study suggests you ingest more ...

Microplastics was a term that didn’t even exist before 2004, when Professor Richard Thompson coined it. Thompson and his team ...

Few kitchen tools last forever. Experts weigh in on the ones in your drawer that are most likely past their best.