Microplastics

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Earlier today

That Cracked Spatula Is Putting Microplastics Into Your Food. Here's What to Replace ASAP CNET11:17

Yesterday

New N.S. study finds microplastics in edible portions of lobster tails CBC.ca18:13 6-Nov-25

CJ Biomaterials partners with BIQ Materials to produce artificial turf infill with PHA Interplas Insights13:17 6-Nov-25

Senedd calls for plastic-wrapped veg ban amid health fears Caerphilly Observer12:29 6-Nov-25

Everyday Plastics May Be Disrupting Your Gut Microbiome, New Study Finds Food & Wine Magazine11:12 6-Nov-25

Urgent warning to seafood lovers as scientists discover dangerous microplastics in lobsters MailOnline10:44 6-Nov-25

Microplastics in rainwater; urgent call for collaborative response Antara News10:23 6-Nov-25

In the last 7 days

Ecoton: Microplastics Contaminating Water Sources in Malang, Indonesia Tempo23:24 5-Nov-25

Researchers find microplastics in the tails of lobsters caught off Nova Scotia Toronto Star21:59 5-Nov-25

Lobster with a side of microplastics? Canadian researchers find traces of polyester, PVA in meat Global News19:04 5-Nov-25

Researchers find microplastics in lobsters caught off the coast of Nova Scotia battlefordsNOW18:30 5-Nov-25

These Everyday Kitchen Utensils Are Leaking Plastics Into Your Food CNET17:05 5-Nov-25

What Happens to Plastic in Coffee Pods? TIME14:10 5-Nov-25

Earthworms Can Alleviate the Harmful Effects of Microplastic Pollution on Plant Growth Newswise (Press Release)05:37 5-Nov-25

Prevalence and consequences of microplastic ingestion in the world’s southernmost insect, Belgica antarctica British Antarctic Survey04:40 4-Nov-25

In Greece, scientists use mussels to detect microplastics in the sea UNN.ua20:33 3-Nov-25

How Philadelphia seniors are tracking microplastics in streams and working to ‘leave a better world’ WHYY11:07 3-Nov-25

From microplastics to megastructures: Earthshot prize finalists reviewed Envirotec10:23 3-Nov-25

Prince of Wales prize win would be 'like gold medal' BBC06:35 3-Nov-25

Am I Eating Plastic? 4 Kitchen Items That May Be Filling My Food With Microplastics CNET09:05 2-Nov-25

Trouble in the kitchen? Ask us your cooking questions. The Washington Post18:18 31-Oct-25

Congress advances research on microplastics, Gov. Newsom vetoes California PFAS consumer products bill, New Mexico… JD Supra17:26 31-Oct-25

Cloudy with a chance of microplastic showers forecast in Indonesia’s capital South China Morning Post03:02 31-Oct-25

Microplastic rain: A call for responsible producers and good governance Jakarta Post01:15 31-Oct-25

In the last month

Ready to Stop Eating Plastic? Ditch These 7 Items Full of Microplastics CNET16:27 30-Oct-25

Beware of microplastics in rain Jakarta Post02:50 30-Oct-25

Microplastics problem Rural News Group23:03 29-Oct-25

Experts reveal their top tip for avoiding cancer-causing microplastics MailOnline20:23 29-Oct-25

Cleanr adds more microfiber-removing filters to Case Western Reserve washing machines Cleveland.com17:45 29-Oct-25

Derby nightlife scene feeds the threat of toxic microplastics Central Bylines17:30 29-Oct-25

Microplastics Have Widely Varying Effects on Soil Eos.org13:22 29-Oct-25

Coral prey or plastic? Pacific Regional Environment Programme04:13 29-Oct-25

UH microplastics expert featured in new documentary, KULEANA University of Hawaii23:54 28-Oct-25

EU Food Authority Condemns Bad Microplastic Studies HumanProgress20:13 28-Oct-25

Why we should be worried about the microplastics in chewing gum Yahoo! UK & Ireland11:16 28-Oct-25

Unveiling the Effects of Two Distinct Microplastics on the Sediment Microbial Community and Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A … Newswise (Press Release)10:39 28-Oct-25

EU Study Casts Doubt on Microplastics Research Generating Widespread Hysteria Over Pollutants’ Health Threats The New York Sun08:14 28-Oct-25

Health Officials Warn of Health Risks from Microplastics in Rain Jakarta Globe07:38 28-Oct-25

Microplastics found to alter the human gut microbiome LabOnline01:55 28-Oct-25

This “Biohacker” Tech Founder Claims to Have Cleaned the Microplastics from His Testes ZME Science20:41 27-Oct-25

Opinion | Protecting our Great Lakes from microplastic pollution Bridge Magazine20:36 27-Oct-25

Mystery of The Ocean's Missing Plastic a Step Closer to Being Solved ScienceAlert18:09 27-Oct-25

Inventor up for award for tackling microplastics BBC06:29 27-Oct-25

Michiganders convene to meet the challenge of microplastics The Alpena News, Michigan05:57 27-Oct-25

ABC doctor Norman Swan makes extraordinary change to his home amid chilling health warning… MailOnline02:06 27-Oct-25

European Parliament strengthens fight against microplastic pollution Bursa.ro22:04 26-Oct-25

Silent Saboteurs: How Microplastics Disrupt Stem Cells and Tissue Regeneration Newswise (Press Release)05:06 26-Oct-25

68% microplastics found in Fiji’s fish supply: Fisheries Minister Fiji Sun15:28 25-Oct-25

4 Items I Found Lurking in My Kitchen That Could Be Leaching Microplastics Into My Food CNET10:28 25-Oct-25

Your Kitchen Tools Might Be Leaking Plastic Into Your Food. Safer Alternatives to Consider CNET10:28 25-Oct-25

Something more harmful than cholesterol and BP is haunting your heart: Cardiologist warns of a chilling risk lurking in … The Economic Times09:22 25-Oct-25

Plastics found in Fiji fish Fiji Times05:59 25-Oct-25

Scientists have puzzled over what happens to plastic as it breaks down in the ocean – our new study helps explain the… The Conversation (UK)18:53 24-Oct-25

Is SpaceX violating international standards? Diplomatic Courier12:40 24-Oct-25

What Are Microplastics — and How Do They Get Into the Food We Eat? Food & Wine Magazine11:07 24-Oct-25

Jakarta to Operate Rorotan RDF Facility to Combat Microplastic Pollution Tempo09:52 24-Oct-25

No wrap, no waste — just fresh veg goodness Irish Examiner01:08 24-Oct-25

Oh, Those Micro and Nanoplastics McGill Office for Science and Society21:25 23-Oct-25

Plastic pollution could linger at ocean surfaces for over a century, new research finds Queen Mary University of London16:03 23-Oct-25

Hikers’ footwear linked to microplastic pollution in Adirondack lakes Post-Standard, New York13:57 23-Oct-25

Dark Dyes Accelerate Plastic Fiber Release: New Insights Into Ocean Microplastic Formation Newswise (Press Release)13:44 23-Oct-25

This river pumps 500 billion microplastics into Lake Ontario each year: study Canadian National Observer11:54 23-Oct-25

Toronto's Don River sends 500 billion microplastics into Lake Ontario each year: study CBC.ca11:52 23-Oct-25

18 cars’ worth of microplastics flow through Toronto’s Don River every year, study finds Toronto Star09:19 23-Oct-25

This river sends 500 billion microplastics into Lake Ontario each year: study Toronto Star09:19 23-Oct-25

4 Microplastic Red Flags I Found Hiding in My Kitchen, and Swaps I'm Making ASAP CNET08:32 23-Oct-25

Michigan environment department hosting microplastics summit Michigan Public23:52 22-Oct-25

Bryan Johnson reversed his age by a decade... now he's detoxed 85% of toxic plastics with… MailOnline21:59 22-Oct-25

Pollutants Move Through Food Chain Affecting Organ Growth Newswise (Press Release)21:57 22-Oct-25

Microplastics 'misconception' hurting seafood sector, scientists say ABC Online20:04 22-Oct-25

The hidden microplastics in your favourite teabags: Experts reveal the popular brands that… MailOnline14:52 22-Oct-25

Recent study shows microplastics being found in Rochester’s Cascade Lake KTTC13:45 22-Oct-25

How worried should we be about microplastics in our homes? ABC Online10:23 22-Oct-25

The pollutant found in homes that is stoking health fears ABC Online06:49 22-Oct-25

Clarkson University Researchers Advance Microplastic Detection Methods Water Online06:14 22-Oct-25

Govt Plans to Build Waste-to-Energy Plant After Microplastic Rain Jakarta Globe05:21 22-Oct-25

Insidious pollutants: Microplastics floating in Jakarta’s air, water Jakarta Post04:45 22-Oct-25

Carabid beetles as potential bioindicators to track soil microplastics The Hindu11:42 21-Oct-25

Microplastics May Be Tied to Vascular Dementia Cases, Review Finds ScienceAlert02:13 21-Oct-25

Stanford teams tracking the path of microplastics from source to sea ABC7 / KGO-TV19:47 20-Oct-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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