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What happens to microplastics when swallowed? In earthworms, they do not leave the digestive tract The Conversation (UK)18:29 10-Jun-26
Solid-state thermal aging promotes mechanical fragmentation and microplastic release in polypropylene Nature.com18:09 10-Jun-26
Yesterday
Q&A: As microplastics exposure research grows, Sifts bets on digestion-focused nutrition support NutraIngredients.com15:44 10-Jun-26
Tea is good for health but the way you drink it matters, study says The Independent06:19 10-Jun-26
In the last 7 days
States Target Microplastics in Water, Urge EPA to Regulate Them Bloomberg Law20:41 8-Jun-26
Fisheries Dept launches ‘no single-use plastic’ campaign at 56 marine parks across Malaysia Malay Mail11:38 8-Jun-26
Microplastics and plasma exchange: What to know Axios10:17 7-Jun-26
Five things you need to know about ocean plastics United Nations (Press Release)17:12 6-Jun-26
Attorney General Bonta Sends Comment Letter to EPA on Microplastics California Attorney General (Press Release)22:23 5-Jun-26
Microplastics a threat , bioplastics key to India’s green future, says Rajnath The Times of India21:17 5-Jun-26
AG Davenport Leads Comment Letter to EPA on Microplastics New Jersey Attorney General (Press Release)19:40 5-Jun-26
Manchester professor named one of UK’s most influential environmental academics University of Manchester13:46 5-Jun-26
Government launches marine microplastics monitoring network Taipei Times13:00 5-Jun-26
Why You Should Store Sausages in the Freezer (and Not the Fridge), According to New Research Food & Wine Magazine11:13 5-Jun-26
What storing beauty products in plastic does to your health The Independent10:47 5-Jun-26
The first ever Global Winners of the Earth Prize are from India, and They’re Using Waste Tamarind Seeds to Remove… Happy Eco News10:09 5-Jun-26
UNESCO-linked NGO flags microplastics threat to Africa’s oceans Vanguard, Nigeria08:26 5-Jun-26
Environment America, PIRG push EPA to regulate microplastics in drinking water WaterWorld01:00 5-Jun-26
We submitted 14k public comments about microplastics in our drinking water U.S. PIRG00:04 5-Jun-26
These nuts may contain traces of plastic: Worth Your While gets ballsy for World Environment Day Creative Boom11:49 4-Jun-26
In the last month
running off of iced coffee and microplastics BuzzFeed15:04 3-Jun-26
Dishwashing With Side Effects: Kitchen Sponges Release Microplastics ENN20:29 2-Jun-26
Plastic pollution triples in some areas of Marmara Sea: Study Daily Sabah13:13 2-Jun-26
Time to invest in a dishwasher? Research reveals your kitchen sponge can release millions of… MailOnline11:54 2-Jun-26
Could Engineered Algae Be the Next Breakthrough Against Microplastics? Food & Wine Magazine11:08 2-Jun-26
Taiwan surf brand Vast develops eco-friendly apparel Taiwan News10:26 2-Jun-26
Assessing the geospatial distribution and association of microplastics with water quality in the lakes of Vellore,… Nature.com15:47 1-Jun-26
3 Teens Win Global Earth Prize for Inventing Tamarind Powder That Easily Removes Microplastics Good News Network12:36 1-Jun-26
Microplastics can stay in lungs for weeks and trigger allergies The Independent06:48 1-Jun-26
New River Thames study to monitor plastic pollution in parts of south Essex Echo News06:20 1-Jun-26
Algae that eat plastic: A new approach to cleaning the world’s waterways Digital Journal21:49 31-May-26
Kimchi cannot save us from microplastics Taipei Times18:21 30-May-26
Are plastics hiding in your beauty bag? 6 product swaps to help you banish them - without… MailOnline00:06 30-May-26
PET microplastics remain in lungs and worsen respiratory tract inflammation News-Medical.Net18:17 29-May-26
Mapping microplastic movement in rivers and streams across Pennsylvania Penn State News15:48 29-May-26
Surgical manifolds recalled from UK hospitals due to microplastic contamination The Chemical Engineer11:39 29-May-26
The Future is Bright: Meet The Earth Prize 2026 Regional Winners Happy Eco News10:09 29-May-26
Researchers Find Microplastics in Intestinal Tumors From Patients University of Southern Denmark07:45 29-May-26
Science Just Found a Way to Clean Your Blood of Microplastics Rock Hill Herald17:36 28-May-26
Quantum computing & a mysterious microplastic contaminant Chemistry World Magazine17:16 28-May-26
Circulate Health Study Finds Plasma Exchange Removes Microplastics from the Human Bloodstream PR Newswire (Press Release)15:01 28-May-26
Microplastics in biosolids: An emerging challenge for the urban water cycle Water & Wastes Digest01:00 28-May-26
Rep. Greg Murphy tours Kinston-based Chilly Water facility and talks microplastic danger WITN00:42 28-May-26
The 8 Kitchen Items You're Keeping Too Long (and What That's Actually Costing You) CNET18:01 27-May-26
Greenpeace finds microplastics in baby food pouches Food Politics14:03 27-May-26
Why parents are switching from plastic to silicone baby bottles — and what experts say The Charlotte Observer16:47 26-May-26
Nestlé and Danone face fresh scrutiny after baby food microplastics findings New Food10:57 26-May-26
Greenpeace report finds microplastics in Nestlé and Danone baby food pouches FoodBev Media10:26 26-May-26
How Microplastics May Be Threatening Women's Sexual Health Psychology Today13:42 25-May-26
Microplastics Could Affect the Ocean's Ability to Absorb Carbon The Maritime Executive00:17 25-May-26
Microplastics and Men’s Sexual Health Psychology Today16:11 24-May-26
Study determines: What to eat, and what to avoid – to reduce exposure to microplastics Jerusalem Post09:08 24-May-26
Visycell outperforms EPS, cuts microplastics impact Australian Flying06:55 24-May-26
Microplastics found in 30 Illinois water sites: report | ChicagoLIVE FOX 32 Chicago16:47 23-May-26
Early study links kimchi to reduced microplastics in body GMA News15:13 23-May-26
Does Silicone Have Microplastics? Here's What Scientists Are Saying The Kansas City Star14:04 23-May-26
Does silicone release microplastics? What research says about the products you use daily The Charlotte Observer21:43 22-May-26
Magnetic Nanorobots Are Being Deployed Against Nanoplastics To Vima17:24 22-May-26
Nestlé and Danone: Baby food pouches under fire as microplastics found FoodNavigator.com13:21 22-May-26
Lab glove deposits drive false microplastic signatures in atmospheric pollution samples Chemistry World Magazine09:16 22-May-26
Microplastics In Drinking Water: What Epa’s Draft Ccl 6 Means For The Consumer Products Industry JD Supra18:24 21-May-26
Aaj Officially Forms Microplastics Litigation Group; Milberg's Zachary Howerton Named Co-Chair PR Newswire (Press Release)14:01 21-May-26
This popular fermented food may help flush microplastics from the body Knowridge Science Report12:31 21-May-26
Thames microplastics research targets policy reform University of East London11:24 21-May-26
Microplastics, menopause & hormones: The small swaps that can help - according to an Osteopath HELLO!07:08 21-May-26
Babies, plastic pouches and microplastics: what parents should… Greenpeace (Press Releases)05:05 21-May-26
Study finds most polluted creeks in Brisbane InDaily Queensland03:29 21-May-26
Study finds Lake Michigan, Chicago River polluted with microplastics CBS Chicago00:45 21-May-26
Greenpeace study finds microplastics in Nestlé, Danone baby… Greenpeace (Press Releases)23:08 20-May-26
Challenging the Microplastic Era Pakistan Today19:20 20-May-26
Microplastics found in Lake Michigan, Chicago River, other Illinois waterways Chicago Sun-Times17:09 20-May-26
This new app scans your clothes for PFAS, microplastics, and hidden toxins The Next Web14:15 20-May-26
What We’re Reading: A Tiny Device That Keeps Microplastics Out of Oceans Reasons to be Cheerful09:04 20-May-26
Dominant fish are more likely to consume microplastics than others in their social group University of Glasgow07:09 20-May-26
The EPA Just Added Microplastics to Its Watch List — Even as It Moves to Roll Back Some PFAS Rules Food & Wine Magazine06:35 20-May-26
Higher marine microplastics may signal greater stroke and chronic disease burden in coastal communities News-Medical.Net04:44 20-May-26
The Microplastics Regulatory Clock Is Ticking Chemical Processing16:42 19-May-26
This Kitchen Appliance Releases Nearly 3 Billion Plastic Particles Into One Cup, According to Researchers Food & Wine Magazine15:49 19-May-26
There's a Surprisingly Simple Way to Remove Microplastics in Drinking Water ScienceAlert14:02 19-May-26
Boroux Reports Surge in Demand as EPA Confirms Microplastics in Drinking Water PR Newswire (Press Release)13:47 19-May-26
Memorial Day travel hacks and how to avoid checked luggage fees ABC News13:42 19-May-26
First App That Scans Everyday Clothing for Pfas, Microplastics and Hidden Toxins Helps Shoppers … PR Newswire (Press Release)13:37 19-May-26
Microplastics Could Be Making Global Warming Worse, Study Says HuffPost (UK)10:50 19-May-26
Penn researchers advance detection of microplastics in water 6 ABC / WPVI-TV21:36 18-May-26
Plastic Cutting Boards May Not Be Safe To Use, Experts Say Simply Recipes20:53 18-May-26
Breaking Down Plastics as State Regulation Expands and Litigation Evolves JD Supra17:00 18-May-26
What to know about the impact of microplastics on the body ABC News14:48 18-May-26
Bioremediation of low-density polyethylene microplastics using red microalga porphyridium purpureum: a biotechnological … Nature.com03:39 18-May-26
Comparative assessment of five analytical methods for airborne microplastics highlights importance of identifying… Nature.com05:14 17-May-26
Interactions between vertical migration and local oceanography drive microplastic exposure for Antarctic krill Nature.com01:11 16-May-26
Food packaging may release 1,000 tonnes of microplastics into food annually, report suggests New Food15:29 15-May-26
Microplastics and plastic bottles: How worried should we be? BeverageDaily.com13:47 15-May-26
3 Teens Win Earth Prize for Asia Inventing Tamarind Powder That Easily Removes Microplastics Good News Network12:18 15-May-26
Scientists issue urgent warning about drinking tea - as research reveals your kettle can… MailOnline10:00 15-May-26
Felsenthal v. Medela LLC: Court confirms that consumers understand plastic-based products have a risk of microplastics JD Supra15:44 14-May-26
How Algae Removes Microplastics From Drinking Water in a Breakthrough Water Filtration Discovery Nature World News14:42 14-May-26
Your Cup of Tea Could Contain Billions of Microplastics From One Source ScienceAlert13:04 14-May-26
How microplastic research in Denver’s South Platte River can help a first-of-its-kind study The Colorado Sun11:05 14-May-26
Microplastics Moving From Packaging To Food And Drink, Study Finds Forbes10:15 14-May-26
EPA’s New Contaminants List Is a Warning on Microplastics, PFAS Bloomberg Law09:35 14-May-26
Marine Plastic Pollution: The Case for Sustainable Biotechnology Solutions Observer Research Foundation21:49 13-May-26
Researchers are still trying to understand microplastics in Lake Tahoe KUNR19:01 13-May-26
Can Gut Microbes Repair Damage from Microplastics? Psychology Today18:31 13-May-26
Microplastics may contribute to global warming new research indicates R&D World17:30 13-May-26
Colorado School of Mines students on the hunt for microplastics lurking in Denver's South Platte KUNC13:07 13-May-26
Sunlight and PVC pipes create a hidden driver of antibiotic resistance Newswise (Press Release)11:57 13-May-26
Plastics Industry Faces Rising Tide of Litigation, Regulation and Reputational Risk Chemical Processing07:45 13-May-26
Chinese scientists create self-destructing ‘living plastic’ that can break down in six days The Irish Independent05:36 13-May-26
If Microplastics Can Reach the Amazon Rainforest, Then Nowhere Is Safe The Kansas City Star21:54 12-May-26
How to store food for longer without using plastic Which?18:24 12-May-26
Microplastics Are Swirling Around in the Atmosphere, Where They Might Be Contributing to… Smithsonian Magazine18:04 12-May-26
Lab-Grown Algae Removes Microplastics From Water ENN17:55 12-May-26
Chinese scientists create self-destructing ‘living plastic’ The Independent09:33 12-May-26
Your Laundry Habits Are Contributing to a Growing Microplastics Crisis Miami Herald00:03 12-May-26
Your Laundry Routine Has a Microplastics Problem—But a Few Simple Changes Can Fix It Rock Hill Herald23:11 11-May-26

      
            
      
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