It’s a type of plan that environmentalists, scientists and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says can be a ...

Normal, everyday actions, like twisting the cap off a water bottle, unwrapping deli meat, or microwaving leftovers in a ...

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One study published in 2018 in the journal Environmental Pollution concluded that people were more likely to ingest plastic through dust in their environment than by eating shellfish.

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Living near microplastic-polluted waters may raise risks of diabetes, stroke, and heart disease, a study reveals. Learn about the health impacts and ways to reduce exposure.

As pollution and urbanization encroach on natural water sources and large corporations seek more market share, local bottling businesses matter more than ever, said Elena Berg, an environmental ...

Microplastics are pervasive, contaminating our food and water sources, posing a significant health concern. Microplastics might be everywhere—but panic doesn’t help, awareness does.

When choosing what ingredients to cook with or to eat, avoid food packaged in plastic such as fresh food in plastic film or chips in plastic bags; just opening these items generates microplastic ...