New evidence shows plant leaves absorb airborne microplastics, a previously overlooked route for the particles to enter crops ...

It’s clear that microplastics, particularly those found in water and food sources, may be playing a more significant role in ...

Microplastics have previously been detected throughout the human body including in the blood, saliva, liver, kidneys, lungs, ...

Between concerns about black plastic utensils being toxic and hazardous microplastics entering food from plastic cutting boards, it can be hard to know what’s safe to use in the kitchen anymore. A ...

New research is finding that microplastics can hamper plant growth, which could have devastating impacts on our food supply.

Physician and University of Ottawa graduate, Mark Hyman, took to Facebook to warn his followers that a single cup of the ...

It’s unclear exactly what microplastics do to the body, but doctors agree it’s best to minimize your risks by reducing exposure ...

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Starch-based biodegradable plastics may cause organ damage and metabolic issues, raising concerns about their safety despite ...

By 2021 annual production had roughly doubled, with the trade in plastics (and goods containing it) estimated to be worth ...

Researchers did lab experiments and tested real plants, like corn, to see how the plastics entered the leaves. They found that the tiny plastic particles float in the air, land on the leaves, and ...

Learn more about the big differences between the two most common types of cutting boards, and how both need to be kept ...