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When combined with automated particle analysis equipment, Raman microspectroscopy can provide high-throughput quantification ...

Scientists are finding that coffee pods and cups may contribute to this problem. Many coffee pods and single-serve cups ...

Microplastics aren’t just floating in the ocean; they’re turning up in what we eat and drink. Studies show that everyday ...

After speaking with microplastic experts, I found plastic-free alternatives to traditional dish sponges, such as cotton ...

One local cotton gin manager is warning of the dangers caused by microplastics found in synthetic fibers, such as polyester.

The study's lead author says their research shows microplastics are 'not just out in the ocean, it's also ending up on our ...

Plastic cookware is common in many kitchens but there are alternatives. Products like stainless steel skillets, frying pans and cast iron pans can all be great ways to upgrade your cookware without ...

Commercial vessels, particularly fishing boats, are known sources of ocean plastic, losing up to a million tons of plastic ...

A September 2024 study found that of the 14,000 known food contact chemicals present in food packaging, 3,601 -- or approximately 25% -- were detected in humans. Specifically, 235 FCCs in materials ...

As water companies are ordered to tackle potentially harmful levels of so-called forever chemicals in drinking water sources ...

Jakarta health officials warn rainwater now carries microplastics that may cause heart disease and harm fetal development.