Browsing: microplastics
It’s a hard truth in today’s world, but research indicates that the average person ingests between 39,000 and 52,000 microplastic particles annually through their food. This…
Nematode worms can learn to favor plastic-contaminated prey over cleaner food Heiti Paves/Alamy Predators can learn to prefer prey that is contaminated with microplastics, even when…
Actor Orlando Bloom recently made headlines when it was reported that he was compensated a staggering £10,000 ($13,600) for the removal, separation, and filtration of his…
Researchers at Talton State University have discovered that extracts from okra and/or fenugreek can attract and eliminate as much as 90% of microplastics from sea, freshwater,…
Free divers surrounded by plastic pollution Sebnem Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Microplastics are not merely present on the ocean’s surface. A comprehensive study on small…
Studies have shown the alarming extent of microplastics traveling through our bodies. Scientists have discovered tiny plastic particles in various parts of the human body, such…
The cosmetics industry is a thriving sector. The European market is projected to reach 96 billion euros in 2023, with the UK being the fourth largest…
Most microplastics in tap water can be removed by boiling.Yuri Nedopekin/Alamy Boiling tap water before use can remove at least 80 percent of the potentially harmful…