The study revealed that, on average, there were between three to ten microbeads per liter. Different types of plastic were ...

While recycling aims to reduce plastic waste, the practice itself could be making matters worse by producing an even more ...

Purging our world of microplastics requires change at the government level. But until that happens, here are some things ...

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Researchers show that friction between microbead-covered surfaces significantly increases electric charge transfer, enhancing ...

Microplastics are everywhere, even in our brains but experts explain how we can limit our exposure to these insidious ...

You’ve probably heard the buzz about the “everything shower.” It’s the ultimate pampering ritual where you cleanse your body ...

Soap mixed with the new microparticles was also more effective than a cleanser that includes polyethylene microbeads, and the particles did a better job of absorbing potentially toxic elements ...

They can be created as larger plastic debris disintegrates and they also exist as microbeads in health and beauty products, ...

Research has shown that microplastics can absorb and accumulate toxic chemicals, including persistent organic pollutants ...

From your clothing to the water you drink, being mindful of microplastics can help reduce your exposure and health risk.