Imagine a perfectly round, plastic ball smaller than a pinhead. That’s what a microbead is. They’ve been included in facial scrubs, toothpaste, household cleaners and other products that exfoliate for ...

Microplastics which have been used in leave-on cosmetic and personal care products are being overlooked by research and regulators, according to new critical review conducted by scientists at the ...

It’s always been challenging to figure out what’s really in household cleaning products - you practically need a chemistry degree to decipher the labels. Now there’s another, growing concern: ...

Plastic pollution has reached every corner of our planet, from the highest mountaintops to deep ocean trenches. It also contaminates the air we breathe and water we drink. According to a 2023 report ...

This year brought lots of new learnings about tiny particles of plastic. Sure, takeout is a super convenient choice when you've had a long day, but if you're concerned about microplastics, know that ...

Scientists have revealed which countries have the highest consumption of microplastics through our food and through the air. So how does the U.S. compare? Microplastics refer to any plastics smaller ...

The human body is made up of 70% water, but how much is made up of plastic? According to a 2019 World Wildlife Foundation study from Australia, it is estimated that an average person could consume ...