microplastics

A team from Arizona State University found nanoplastic particles in all 47 examined human lungs, liver, spleen, and kidney samples.

Plastic Fantastic

Developments

"In a few short decades, we've gone from seeing plastic as a wonderful benefit to considering it a threat."

Scientists Find Microplastics Inside Human Organs

A new German study concluded that 97 percent of blood and urine samples from 2,500 chidlren between three and 17 showed toxic levels of plastic byproducts.

Will Somebody Think of the Children?

Studies

Microplastics aren't just showing up in our oceans — they're showing up in kids.

Scientists Tested Children and 97 Percent Contained Toxic Plastic Byproducts

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

Plastic Prohibition

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

The EU Is Considering a Major Microplastics Ban

Crap News

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

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

Plastic bottles pollute the planet, and also your innards.

You’re Probably Drinking Microplastics With Your Bottled Water

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The ocean's largest creatures are at risk from the tiniest plastic particles.

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