It would cut plastic pollution by 40,000 tons annually.

The EU is considering a major microplastics ban

Plastic Prohibition

The EU is considering a microplastics ban that would prevent 40,000 tons of the tiny particles from entering the environment every year.

The EU Is Considering a Major Microplastics Ban

The plastics are in everything from cosmetics and detergents to paints and fertilizers.

A team of doctors went digging so you don't have to.

Microplastics are already in our bodies, according to a new study

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Research presented Monday at a European gastroenterology conference found that microplastics have begun to appear in human stool samples.

Microplastics Are Already in Our Bodies, According to a New Study

Our plastic waste can now be found in our... uhh... bodily waste.

The average number was 10.4 pieces of plastic per liter. One product contained 10,000 per liter.

You're probably drinking microplastics with your bottled water

Earth & Energy

Bottled water contains surprisingly high levels of microplastics, according to a new study. That might endanger human health.

You're Probably Drinking Microplastics With Your Bottled Water

Plastic bottles pollute the planet, and also your innards.

You’re Probably Drinking Microplastics With Your Bottled Water

Basking sharks and baleen whales are accidentally ingesting tiny plastic particles that could be toxic.

Whales and sharks are the new victims of our plastic waste, study finds

Bottles and six-pack rings aren't the only plastics that harm marine life. A new study shows microplastics are just as dangerous for some whales and sharks.

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Plastic Prohibition

The EU Is Considering a Major Microplastics Ban

Crap News

Microplastics Are Already in Our Bodies, According to a New Study

Earth & Energy

You’re Probably Drinking Microplastics With Your Bottled Water

Earth & Energy

Whales and Sharks Are the New Victims of Our Plastic Waste, Study Finds

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