Study Finds Ocean Microplastics May Contribute to Atmospheric Warming
A new study suggests that microplastic pollution in the oceans may be contributing to increased warming in the Earth's troposphere...
Study links polymer-coated fertilisers to Japan’s missing marine plastics
Research from Tokyo Metropolitan University finds that up to 28% of polymer-coated fertiliser microplastics can reach beaches via ...
Bottled Water Contains More Microplastics Than Tap Water: Study Finds
New research from The Ohio State University shows that some bottled water brands contain significantly higher levels of microplast...
Plastic Pollution In Agriculture Needs Urgent Action
Nigeria battles rising plastic pollution in agriculture, urging sustainable alternatives and improved waste management.
Sewage Sludge Threatens UK Farmland And Food Chain
Toxic sludge spread on UK farms carries hidden chemicals like PFAS and microplastics, risking soil and food safety.
Toxic Sewage Sludge Threatens British Farmland
Toxic sludge with PFAS, microplastics and chemicals is being spread on UK farms, risking soil and food safety.
EU’s War On Single-Use Plastics Gains Strong Ground
EU sees 40% drop in single-use plastic on coastlines as new laws target pollution, recycling, and producer action.
Green Roofs Proven to Capture Nearly All Microplastics from Rainwater
A study from Tongji University reveals that green roofs can capture 97.5% of microplastics from rainwater, showing their effective...
Microplastics Persist in Drinking Water Despite Wastewater Treatment
Microplastics continue to contaminate drinking water due to incomplete removal in wastewater treatment, posing long-term health an...
Biofilms Found To Reduce Microplastic Accumulation
MIT study reveals biofilms reduce microplastic buildup by increasing particle resuspension in aquatic sediments.
Microplastic Contamination Found in Fully Protected Marine Areas of Brazil
Microplastic pollution is present even in Brazil’s fully protected marine areas, threatening marine ecosystems despite strict cons...
UNEP Outlines Urgent Global Response to Plastic Pollution Crisis
This article highlights UNEP’s analysis of the global plastic pollution crisis, its environmental and health impacts, the limitati...
Hugo Boss Launches NovaPoly To Combat Microplastic Pollution
Hugo Boss launches NovaPoly, a recycled yarn to combat microplastic pollution and promote sustainable fashion.
Indoor Climbing Gyms Exposed to Harmful Shoe Chemicals, Study Finds
A recent study by the University of Vienna and EPFL Lausanne found that rubber abrasion from climbing shoes releases harmful chemi...
Microplastics Slip Through Wastewater Treatment, Posing Health Risks
A recent study from The University of Texas at Arlington highlights how microplastics continue to slip through wastewater treatmen...
Airborne Microplastics Detected in Plant Leaves, Entering Food Chain: Study
A Nature-published study finds microplastics in air are absorbed by plant leaves, entering the food chain through crops and herbiv...
New Study Shows Soil Type and pH Impact Nanoplastic Movement in Soil
Study from Waseda University reveals how soil type and pH influence the movement and adsorption of nanoplastics in soil. Research ...
Study Measures Microplastic Emissions from Mountain Biking for the First Time
A University of Bayreuth study reveals mountain bike tires emit about 3.5 grams of microplastic per 100 kilometers. Though less ha...
Microplastics Found In Spotted Seals Of Remote Alaska
Spotted seals in remote Alaska are ingesting microplastics, revealing widespread contamination in Arctic marine life.
Coca-Cola's Plastic Waste to Exceed 1.33 Billion Pounds in Waterways by 2030: St...
Coca-Cola's plastic waste is projected to exceed 1.33 billion pounds in oceans and waterways by 2030, according to a new study by ...
Nanoplastics Found On High Alpine Glaciers
UFZ scientists find nanoplastics on 3,000m+ Alpine glaciers, revealing global plastic pollution's far-reaching environmental impac...
