Humans perhaps unknowingly are spreading the microplastic pollution problem in the seas daily through household chores, environmental experts say. Although highly publicized measures have been ...

The research highlights how filter feeders alter the behavior and composition of microplastics, creating unforeseen risks.

From fast food to kitchen staples such as rice and salt, a new study highlights the extent of plastic contamination in foods.

While completely avoiding microplastics is unrealistic in modern society, experts shared with Newsweek practical steps you can take to minimize your exposure.

The most alarming conclusion is that the microplastic problem is far more complex than initially thought. "Plastic pollution in the marine environment has many unexpected dimensions, and its ...

This new plastic aims to fix that problem. According to SciTechDaily ... Most are water-insoluble, so they still contribute to microplastic pollution. Now, a study published in Science found ...

“Rivers are also the main supplier of microplastics to the oceans - to tackle the global marine microplastic problem, we need to limit their input to rivers.” We are asking the water companies to be ...

Of the many microplastics that are released into the environment, 35% are shed from clothing. So small that they are often ...

Researchers measure the levels of anthropogenic particles present in various seafood caught along the West Coat of the United States.

The most alarming conclusion is that the microplastic problem is far more complex than initially thought. Plastic pollution in the marine environment has many unexpected dimensions, and its ...