Microplastics

EU finalizes rules on plastic pellet pollution at sea The Maritime Executive20:31Plastics Pollution European Parliament EU

Lawmakers extend new microplastic controls to shipping euronews17:31Plastics Pollution European Parliament EU

Poll finds half of consumers concerned about microplastics Packaging News14:09Plastics Pollution

Ocean pollution is UK shoppers’ biggest plastic concern, study shows Fruitnet09:40Plastics Pollution

Chewing gum may release thousands of microplastics into the saliva, study says Fox News12:20

Chewing gum can shed microplastics into saliva, study finds LabOnline01:56

'Alarming' microplastic pollution in Europe's great rivers France 2412:07Plastics Pollution

Glitter can harm marine organisms - Tcd study Afloat.ie11:45Plastics Pollution

Glitter can disrupt marine biomineralisation Technology Networks09:42Plastics Pollution

Scientists find deep-sea plastic hotspots created by underwater avalanches Knowridge Science Report17:39Ecology Plastics Pollution Environment (World)

Plant leaves can absorb, accumulate airborne microplastics CGTN02:41Plastics Pollution Nature China

Scientists confirm ability of plant leaves to absorb, accumulate airborne microplastics Xinhua Agency13:52Plastics Pollution Nature China

Research shows chewing gum releases 250,000 microplastics and detectable levels of nanoplastics into the human body Retail Times09:06The Queen Universities NI News

Study shows microplastics found in saliva after chewing gum Belfast Telegraph00:15The Queen Universities NI News

Glitter microplastics damage shells and skeletons of sea life, Irish scientists find The Irish Times16:13Rep. of Ireland Plastics Pollution Environment (World)

16 simple swaps to cut the amount of microplastics in your home Yahoo! UK & Ireland09:02Food and Drink

Latest News

In the last hour

Microplastics could harm food production U.S. PIRG21:35

In the last 2 hours

How microplastics impact the earth and our bodies ABC13 / KTRK-TV21:15

In the last 4 hours

Microplastic pollution found in insect casing from 1971 Nature.com18:35

In the last 8 hours

Water Hyacinths May Be Effective at Removing Microplastics HumanProgress15:39

Earlier today

Food & confectionery Comment: Does chewing gum have a plastic problem? Duty Free News International09:16

Doctor issues major warning to tea drinkers - even if you drink just one mug a day MailOnline08:26

French Expert Examines ‘Global Threat’ Of Microplastics Scoop04:27

Nauru highlights microplastics risks in Nairobi Pacific Regional Environment Programme02:50

Yesterday

Plastic-eating seabird chicks show signs of organ failure and cognitive decline Mongabay17:44 16-Apr-25

Microplastics pioneer named among TIME’s 100 most influential people of 2025 University of Plymouth15:08 16-Apr-25

Microplastics have not yet earned their bad reputation The Economist14:25 16-Apr-25

Microplastics: A Big Problem with “Tiny” Dimensions Cyprus Mail11:00 16-Apr-25

UAF researchers looked inside spotted seal stomachs. They found microplastics in all but one KUCB01:58 16-Apr-25

In the last 7 days

Glowing Plastic Detectives: 10 pieces in every gram of sand The Narberth & Whitland Observer15:02 15-Apr-25

Are Microplastics in Your Sports Nutrition? How to Tell (And How to Avoid) Triathlete13:00 15-Apr-25

Coral prey or plastic? Pacific Regional Environment Programme08:28 15-Apr-25

Haims: Microplastics contaminate just about everything we consume The Aspen Times, Colorado02:28 15-Apr-25

Planet Ark Pointers: hidden microplastics in our kitchen and wardrobe PlanetArk (Press Release)01:20 15-Apr-25

Lasers Could Help Detect Nano- and Microplastics in Bodily Fluids Discover Magazine22:55 14-Apr-25

Doctor launches $12,000 treatment to rid the body of microplastics indy10016:46 14-Apr-25

UNIFI®, Makers of REPREVE®, Launches REPREVE with CiCLO® Technology, Globally Available… Business Wire (Press Release)14:01 14-Apr-25

Microplastics: the packaging problem we overlook Packaging Gateway09:03 14-Apr-25

Doctors Say They’ve Found a Way to Clean the Microplastics Out of Your Body Futurism22:34 13-Apr-25

Microplastics Aren't Just Found in Seafood Anymore. These Are 9 Other Foods to Watch CNET16:35 13-Apr-25

Microplastics and MAHA: How RFK Jr. can regulate plastics pollution from within HHS Washington Examiner13:00 12-Apr-25

Chewing gum and microplastics Jamaica Gleaner06:53 12-Apr-25

Study: ‘Chewing Gum Can Shed Microplastics Into Saliva’ Jamaica Gleaner06:53 12-Apr-25

Health Risks of Microplastics Highlighted at Recent Medical Conferences American Journal of Managed Care19:16 11-Apr-25

Plant leaves can absorb, accumulate airborne microplastics CGTN02:41 11-Apr-25

Europe tightens legislation against microplastic pollution Bursa.ro22:04 10-Apr-25

There is now about five bottle caps worth of plastic in human brains 3 Quarks Daily18:57 10-Apr-25

Scientists confirm ability of plant leaves to absorb, accumulate airborne microplastics Xinhua Agency13:52 10-Apr-25

EU agrees new rules to tackle microplastic pollution in supply chains edie.net12:11 10-Apr-25

Ocean pollution is UK shoppers’ biggest plastic concern, study shows Fruitnet09:40 10-Apr-25

Symphony Environmental Advances in Microplastic Reduction with d2w Technology TipRanks09:11 10-Apr-25

In the last month

The Invisible Threat of Microplastics Goop23:32 9-Apr-25

EU Finalizes Rules on Plastic Pellet Pollution at Sea The Maritime Executive20:31 9-Apr-25

Starch-based microplastics could cause health risks in mice ScienceDaily18:02 9-Apr-25

Lawmakers extend new microplastic controls to shipping euronews17:31 9-Apr-25

Leaf absorption contributes to accumulation of microplastics in plants Nature.com16:52 9-Apr-25

Darwin to tackle effects of plastic pollution with microbial technology NutraIngredients.com16:24 9-Apr-25

Airborne microplastics enter plant leaves and end up in our food Nature.com16:09 9-Apr-25

Microplastic pollution: provisional agreement on Regulation to prevent plastic pellet losses Thomson Reuters - Practical Law15:35 9-Apr-25

Solution to microplastic threat could also present a health risk Air Quality News15:03 9-Apr-25

Poll finds half of consumers concerned about microplastics Packaging News14:09 9-Apr-25

Starch-Based Microplastics Could Cause Health Risks in Mice, Study Finds Newswise (Press Release)13:04 9-Apr-25

Chewing gum may release thousands of microplastics into the saliva, study says Fox News12:20 9-Apr-25

More and more, microplastics are collecting in our brains Student Science11:42 9-Apr-25

Breakthrough deal to tackle microplastic pollution welcomed by Renew Europe Renew Europe11:18 9-Apr-25

EU greenlights new microplastic rules after tensions Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha10:42 9-Apr-25

EU microplastic rules survive final talks EurActiv.com09:13 9-Apr-25

Tivano Cutting Board Reviews: Do not Spend A Dime Till You Have Read This Eyeopener Report? GlobeNewswire (Press Release)07:28 9-Apr-25

Chewing gum can shed microplastics into saliva, study finds LabOnline01:56 9-Apr-25

The cheap superfoods that can protect you from deadly effects of microplastics MailOnline21:13 7-Apr-25

‘Clean water,’ ‘equity,’ ‘microplastics’ and other words banned in leaked USDA memo Investigate Midwest20:25 7-Apr-25

Locating microplastic hotspots along the Texas coast Newswise (Press Release)14:17 7-Apr-25

'Alarming' microplastic pollution in Europe's great rivers France 2412:07 7-Apr-25

Glitter Can Harm Marine Organisms - TCD Study Afloat.ie11:45 6-Apr-25

Your Best Defense Against Microplastics Might Already Be in Your Produce Drawer Food & Wine Magazine11:04 6-Apr-25

Scientists find deep-sea plastic hotspots created by underwater avalanches Knowridge Science Report17:39 5-Apr-25

New study finds microplastics in chewing gum Pittsburgh Tribune-Review10:08 5-Apr-25

Microplastics have a 'more reactive' counterpart that pose an unknown threat to human health Daily Record09:08 5-Apr-25

Chewing gum is the latest sneaky source of microplastics, releasing thousands of pieces into… Business Insider21:44 4-Apr-25

Disturbing images might make you want to think twice before using plastic bottles Tyla17:53 4-Apr-25

Glitter Can Disrupt Marine Biomineralisation Technology Networks09:42 4-Apr-25

Research shows chewing gum releases 250,000 microplastics and detectable levels of nanoplastics into the human body Retail Times09:06 4-Apr-25

Scientists discover deep-sea microplastic hotspots driven by fast-moving underwater avalanches University of Manchester08:04 4-Apr-25

Manicure 2.0: Scientists Invent Eco-Friendly Nails That Change Color and Send Texts Study Finds22:17 3-Apr-25

Pictured: New images show the gruesome effect microplastics have on your body MailOnline21:59 3-Apr-25

Study Shows Staggering Amount Of Microplastics Released By Chewing Gum The Dallas Express16:06 3-Apr-25

Tentacled biodegradable cleaners hunt microplastics in open water Anthropocene Magazine13:05 3-Apr-25

Ohio Sea Grant Helps The Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup Divert Over 20,000 Pieces Of Macro- And… Water Online11:28 3-Apr-25

Novel Raman Scattering Tool Helps Reveal Risks of Nanoplastics Technology Networks09:47 3-Apr-25

It Doesn’t Take Much for Microplastics to Leach Into Food, Researchers Warn Organic Consumers Association05:24 3-Apr-25

Study shows microplastics found in saliva after chewing gum Belfast Telegraph00:15 3-Apr-25

Microplastics Aren't Just Found in Seafood Anymore. Here Are 9 Other Foods With More… CNET21:18 2-Apr-25

Microplastics debate ramps up tensions over EU green ambitions Macau Business19:04 2-Apr-25

Shocking images reveal what microplastics might be doing to our bodies Stratford Herald,18:05 2-Apr-25

ACC: Microplastic Exposure Tied to Chronic Disease Prevalence HealthDay17:02 2-Apr-25

Could this simple method remove harmful microplastics from water? euronews16:30 2-Apr-25

Microplastics restriction under reach: European Commission publishes Explanatory Guidance Thomson Reuters - Practical Law15:10 2-Apr-25

Chewing gum could be filling your mouth with hundreds of microplastics, study warns The Financial Express12:49 2-Apr-25

This Startup Says It Can Clean Your Blood of Microplastics WIRED12:06 2-Apr-25

Scientist calls for transparency from chewing gum brands The Grocer09:25 2-Apr-25

16 simple swaps to cut the amount of microplastics in your home Yahoo! UK & Ireland09:02 2-Apr-25

OceanSaver censured by ASA over environmental claims The Grocer01:16 2-Apr-25

Data ties microplastics to hypertension, diabetes, stroke McKnight's Long-Term Care News21:54 1-Apr-25

Researchers Find Dangerous Levels of Microplastics in Sea Turtles' Organs The Maritime Executive20:36 1-Apr-25

We know nanoplastics are a threat -- this new tool can help us figure out just how bad they are ScienceDaily20:09 1-Apr-25

The real horror that Scotland's extreme beach cleaners are worried about The Scottish Herald18:04 1-Apr-25

Plastic glitter can disrupt the process of mineralisation for marine life The European Scientist17:13 1-Apr-25

Shoppers shouldn’t worry about plastic in natural gum, says scientist The Grocer16:48 1-Apr-25

CLEANR Launches New Campus Sustainability Offering to Help Universities Fight Microplastic… PR Newswire (Press Release)16:47 1-Apr-25

Glitter microplastics damage shells and skeletons of sea life, Irish scientists find The Irish Times16:13 1-Apr-25

Microplastics pollution from glitter can disrupt marine biomineralisation Home15:02 1-Apr-25

Microplastics Linked to Hypertension, Diabetes NewsMax14:38 1-Apr-25

We Know Nanoplastics Are a Threat—This New Tool Can Help Us Figure Out Just How Bad They Are University of Massachusetts Amherst14:36 1-Apr-25

Scientists issue urgent warning about chewing gum - as they discover a single piece can release … MailOnline14:34 1-Apr-25

Study finds popular sweet may release 'hundreds of microplastics' into the body Bristol Live14:23 1-Apr-25

Popular sweet could expose you to 'hundreds of microplastics' 'with every chew' The Mirror14:08 1-Apr-25

Microplastic reaching Estonian gardens through sewage sludge ERR13:09 1-Apr-25

Microplastics Linked To High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Stroke HealthDay12:04 1-Apr-25

Chewing Gum Releases Microplastics Angry Bear02:53 1-Apr-25

Your Chewing Gum May Release Thousands of Microplastics in Your Mouth, Study Finds Health Magazine20:04 31-Mar-25

Chewing gum may be releasing thousands of microplastics in your mouth, new research suggests Toronto Star20:02 31-Mar-25

Microplastics found in the reproductive system of sea turtles University of Manchester15:38 31-Mar-25

Chewing Gum: Hidden source of Microplastics in your saliva Tech Explorist11:52 31-Mar-25

Terrifying images reveal what microplastics can do to your body - including weight gain, hair… MailOnline11:18 31-Mar-25

Microplastics in heart disease link Emerging Risks07:03 31-Mar-25

Chewing Gum Is Flooding Your Mouth With Microplastics Futurism16:54 30-Mar-25

Microplastics come full circle: A truth we can no longer ignore Korea JoongAng Daily16:09 30-Mar-25

Op-Ed: Boiling water a fix for microplastics in humans? Digital Journal21:52 29-Mar-25

Op-Ed: Boiling water a fix for microplastics in humans? It’s looking good so far Digital Journal21:32 29-Mar-25

The 'healthy' foods full of microplastics - and how to avoid them Daily and Sunday Express18:39 29-Mar-25

How Many Microplastics Are You Eating? 10 Foods With More Than You Think CNET15:47 29-Mar-25

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Microplastics are tiny plastic particles, typically less than 5 millimetres in size, that result from the breakdown of larger plastic materials or are manufactured as small particles. They can be found in a number of different environments, including oceans, rivers, soil and even the air we breathe. They have become a growing environmental concern due to their persistence, potential harm to wildlife, and possible effects on human health.

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