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‘A Trojan horse’: how toxic sewage sludge became a threat to the future of British farming Yahoo! UK & Ireland14:09
Earlier today
On Mexico’s Caribbean Coast, There’s Lobster for the Tourists and Microplastics for Everyone… WIRED11:47
Glass Bottles May Leak Up to 50 Times More Microplastics, Scientists Say Food & Wine Magazine10:12
Microplastics: How can we reduce our exposure? Echo Live07:21
Yesterday
Why Southeast Asia is ingesting so much microplastic, and what it’s doing to your body Channel NewsAsia23:14 6-Jul-25
RI, SEAFDEC collaborate to reduce microplastic pollution in the sea Antara News14:04 6-Jul-25
In the last 7 days
How sensationalized headlines about 'brain plastic' are undermining trust in safe, sustainable… Fox News15:20 5-Jul-25
Microplastics Widespread In Appalachian Fish, New Study Finds National Parks Traveler08:33 5-Jul-25
We Found the 8 Most Common Foods With Microplastics CNET14:48 4-Jul-25
Shockingly High Microplastic Levels Found On Remote Mediterranean Coral Reef Island IFLScience14:16 4-Jul-25
Sensationalized headlines about 'brain plastic' undermine trust in safe, sustainable materials Fox News13:00 3-Jul-25
Plastic pollution under the microscope at family-friendly island event University of Portsmouth10:28 3-Jul-25
Scientists discover microplastics in human semen, follicular fluid Radio New Zealand08:03 3-Jul-25
Your Food Packaging Is Shedding Microplastics Into Every Meal, Study Reveals ScienceAlert04:13 3-Jul-25
How to reduce your microplastic consumption, according to experts Women's Health UK17:07 2-Jul-25
Plastics recycling facility launched in Cornwall to process microfibres from laundry The Chemical Engineer15:35 2-Jul-25
How Bad Are Microplastics, Actually? Women's Health12:24 2-Jul-25
Microplastics May Be Making E. Coli Infections Even More Dangerous, Scientists Say Food & Wine Magazine12:11 2-Jul-25
Groundbreaking study finds microplastics in human reproductive fluids The Independent08:34 2-Jul-25
Study finds widespread microplastics in reproductive fluids, what it means for fertility News-Medical.Net05:01 2-Jul-25
Ecoton Research Finds Microplastics in Drinking Water and River Fish in East Java Tempo02:55 2-Jul-25
expert reaction to unpublished conference abstract looking at microplastics in human reproductive fluids Science Media Centre23:38 1-Jul-25
Microplastics now spark fertility concerns Courthouse News23:10 1-Jul-25
Scientists discover microplastics in semen and female reproductive fluid - and warn they could… MailOnline23:07 1-Jul-25
New research points to need for microplastic filters in dishwashers ABC Online20:45 1-Jul-25
An unexpected green roof benefit: purging urban rainfall of practically all microplastics Anthropocene Magazine14:06 1-Jul-25
Glass bottles shed up to 50 times more microplastics into drinks than plastic or cans — and the paint on the cap may be … ZME Science13:31 1-Jul-25
Scientists Say Microplastics in Food May Be Fueling Liver Damage Food & Wine Magazine10:04 1-Jul-25
Material Concerns: Legal Updates on Substances of Emerging Concern - June 2025 JD Supra03:02 1-Jul-25
Allergies and Asthma Prevalence Rise With Climate Change Extremes and Pollutants American Journal of Managed Care20:16 30-Jun-25
Endocrine disruptors in plastic waste: a new public health threat The Hindu05:26 30-Jun-25
In the last month
Food dyes and microplastics: What to check for at the grocery store News 12 Long Island16:52 28-Jun-25
Texas Bans Lab-Grown Meat, Citing Consumer Protection and Agricultural Interests Food & Wine Magazine11:03 28-Jun-25
Alarm over microplastic level in Yamuna near Taj Mahal, study flags severe pollution The Telegraph, Calcutta01:44 28-Jun-25
Plastic pollution and global warming are combining forces to disrupt ocean life – Bangor University research Nation.Cymru20:57 27-Jun-25
Everyday Packaging Sheds Tiny Plastics Into Food NewsMax15:43 27-Jun-25
A Compound Made From Shrimp Shells Can Rid The Body Of Microplastics Forbes08:14 27-Jun-25
Dishwashers Contributes to Microplastic Exposure Prevention.com14:14 26-Jun-25
Biotech firm gets €8.1m EU grant to scale microplastics alternative CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com13:27 26-Jun-25
3 Brilliant minutes: Microplastics and beverage bottles WBAY, Wisconsin23:15 25-Jun-25
10 Common Foods That Contain Microplastics and How to Avoid Them CNET16:45 25-Jun-25
Microplastics in packaged beverages: Glass bottles not responsible; caps to blame, says glass industry body Indian Express15:45 25-Jun-25
Microplastics are everywhere, but our methods to track them are all over the place Envirotec13:02 25-Jun-25
5 Simple Swaps to Reduce Microplastic Exposure in Your Kitchen Food & Wine Magazine13:02 25-Jun-25
Microplastics: hidden carriers of antibiotic resistance in agricultural soils Newswise (Press Release)09:04 25-Jun-25
Microplastics Are Here, There, Everywhere The Health Care Blog08:02 25-Jun-25
Danish biotech Cellugy wants to replace microplastics in cosmetics The Next Web03:26 25-Jun-25
Microplastic-Water Risks; Predictive Sit-Rise Test; Bioresorbable Scaffold Setback Medpage Today18:20 24-Jun-25
The surprising ways food packaging is exposing us to microplastics The Washington Post17:33 24-Jun-25
Is plastic food wrapping bad for you? U.S. PIRG15:30 24-Jun-25
Glass Bottles Contain More Microplastics Than Plastic WebProNews14:36 24-Jun-25
Nuclear techniques highlighted at UN Ocean Conference American Nuclear Society13:05 24-Jun-25
Cellugy Raises 8.1 Million Euros to Eliminate Microplastics in Personal Care Products Women's Wear Daily13:00 24-Jun-25
Celluby Raises 8.1 Million Euros to Eliminate Microplastics in Personal Care Products Women's Wear Daily12:50 24-Jun-25
The microplastics lurking in your kitchen cupboards: Experts reveal the popular products that… MailOnline11:55 24-Jun-25
Glass bottles have higher levels of microplastic particles than plastic bottles, cans, or cartons Food and Drink Technology11:08 24-Jun-25
Drinks in Glass Bottles Contain More Microplastics Than Those Plastic Bottles Technology Networks09:33 24-Jun-25
Cellugy secures €8.1M to eradicate microplastics in personal care products with biobased… Tech.eu08:09 24-Jun-25
Glass bottles found to contain microplastics The Drinks Business07:39 24-Jun-25
Glass bottles contain more microplastics than other containers, study finds Packaging Gateway01:18 24-Jun-25
Inclusion of Microplastics in the Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule? JD Supra20:45 23-Jun-25
Glass Bottles Actually Contain More Microplastics, Scientists Find ScienceAlert20:10 23-Jun-25
Shoreline plastic bag waste drops up to 47% in areas with restrictions Engineering and Technology Magazine16:31 23-Jun-25
'Public understanding of microplastics still lacking' RTHK14:47 23-Jun-25
Are glass bottles safer? Study finds they release more microplastics Daily Sabah14:10 23-Jun-25
Student discovers microplastics in every fish from central Appalachian streams Tech Explorist13:51 23-Jun-25
NYC high school sleuths search fish guts for clues to plastics pollution Chalkbeat13:05 23-Jun-25
Brewing danger: 80% of Hongkongers unaware of microplastics in tea and coffee South China Morning Post11:56 23-Jun-25
Study finds glass bottles contain far more microplastics in drinks than plastic bottles New Food11:39 23-Jun-25
Microplastics are everywhere – but our methods to track them are all over the place University of Portsmouth10:07 23-Jun-25
Microplastics are in Lake Champlain and in us. These scientists want to know their source New Hampshire Public Radio10:03 23-Jun-25
Your Car's Engine Bay Is A Plastic Mess And Here's Why Jalopnik00:28 23-Jun-25
More microplastics in your beer? Blame the glass bottle, says French study Malay Mail14:09 22-Jun-25
You'll Be Flabbergasted to Learn Which Contains More Microplastics: Plastic Bottles or Glass… Futurism13:56 22-Jun-25
High school sleuths search fish guts for clues to plastics pollution The Hechinger Report06:07 22-Jun-25
What can we do about life in our microplastics soup? Cosmos04:01 22-Jun-25
More microplastics in glass bottles than plastic - study GMA News18:12 21-Jun-25
Microplastics Focus May Force Change In Biz Practices Law36022:08 20-Jun-25
Glass bottles cap surprising microplastics study RTHK14:58 20-Jun-25
World's First Microfiber Recycling Center Plans To Combat Ocean Pollution At Its Source – Our Homes IFLScience14:48 20-Jun-25
More microplastics in glass bottles than plastic: study Digital Journal10:28 20-Jun-25
Drinks in glass bottles contain more microplastics than those in other containers ANSES08:15 20-Jun-25
The caps of glass bottles contaminate beverages with microplastics ANSES08:14 20-Jun-25
First recycling centre of its kind in the world opens in Cornwall Cornwall Live06:06 20-Jun-25
Higher ocean microplastics linked to more diabetes, stroke, and heart disease News-Medical.Net01:35 20-Jun-25
How dishwashing plastic containers fuels heart issues and pollution MassLive.com17:06 19-Jun-25
Student Discovers Widespread Microplastic Pollution in First-of-Its-Kind Study of Appalachian Streams and Fish Newswise (Press Release)14:22 19-Jun-25
Common vegetable extract found to remove most microplastics in water The Independent09:14 19-Jun-25
This item in your dishwasher is linked to ‘heart attacks and strokes,’ studies say NJ.com - The Jersey Journal22:34 18-Jun-25
Microplastics linked to higher diabetes and stroke risk in coastal communities LEX1818:48 18-Jun-25
Living near microplastic polluted waters linked to higher risk of heart and metabolic diseases News-Medical.Net18:14 18-Jun-25
The Potentially Harmful Effects of Microplastics Prevention.com17:52 18-Jun-25
Marine Microplastic Levels Linked to Cardiometabolic Disease Prevalence HealthDay17:08 18-Jun-25
Microplastics Are Everywhere. Here’s What Duke Research Is Doing About Health Concerns Duke Today17:02 18-Jun-25
STAT Plus: Those living near the ocean face greater microplastic risk, study finds STAT14:13 18-Jun-25
expert reaction to a systematic review looking at the association between ocean microplastic pollution and… Science Media Centre12:36 18-Jun-25
Tens of millions living on US coast face early death as mysterious toxin invades the nation MailOnline11:16 18-Jun-25
Shock study reveals UK regions where residents may be more likely to die early - due to toxic… MailOnline10:48 18-Jun-25
Microplastic contamination of hilsa was inevitable The Daily Star, Bangladesh10:36 18-Jun-25
Living near an ocean polluted by microplastics may increase cardiometabolic disease risk American Heart Association10:14 18-Jun-25
Microplastic pollution near coasts tied to higher disease rates Courthouse News10:00 18-Jun-25
Living near microplastic-polluted coastlines could be damaging your heart Cosmos09:31 18-Jun-25
Microplastics Have a Concerning Effect on The Microbes in Our Gut ScienceAlert20:07 17-Jun-25
Here's the Deal with Microwaving Plastic Prevention.com18:49 17-Jun-25
Why A Green Roof Could Protect You Against Microplastics From The Atmosphere IFLScience14:37 17-Jun-25
‘World’s first’ microfibre recycling centre opens in Cornwall letsrecycle.com10:18 17-Jun-25
The Plastic Inside Us UC San Francisco03:50 17-Jun-25
World’s first microplastic recycling centre opens in North Cornwall ITV14:28 16-Jun-25
Researchers discover microplastics at all ocean depths National Science Foundation14:19 16-Jun-25
Microplastics and melting ice reveal deepening crisis in Antarctica Mongabay11:47 16-Jun-25
Plastic measures Australian Geographic07:03 16-Jun-25
These supermarket foods filled with microplastics as even rice and honey 'not safe' Liverpool Echo12:58 15-Jun-25
Doctor's warning as even tea and vegetables not safe from microplastics Plymouth Live12:54 15-Jun-25
This Plastic Dissolves in Seawater and Leaves Behind Zero Microplastics ZME Science14:56 14-Jun-25
9 Grocery Store Staples Hiding Harmful Microplastics Study Finds00:11 14-Jun-25

      
            
      
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