Americans unknowingly consume thousands of microplastic particles annually. New research suggests dietary fiber might help ...

The fishing and aquaculture industries are major consumers of plastic. Feed hoses, nets and ropes all contain plastic – and even washing fish farming ...

Fiddler crabs in mangrove forests eat and degrade microplastics into nanoplastics, offering clues to the "missing plastic paradox." ...

Wet wipes conveniently clean and sanitize soiled surfaces and skin. Because some labels do not clearly indicate how consumers should dispose of them, these small cloths often are flushed down the ...

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Discover the alarming truth about ocean plastic pollution in this in-depth video, which examines how millions of tons of plastic waste—from bags to microplastics—are contaminating our marine ...

Microplastics have been found accumulating everywhere from our water to our body tissues, but many of the claims have come ...

Microplastics have been linked to human health issues from low fertility to heart attacks. But some pioneers are fighting back.

Couldn’t we use bacteria to break down plastic in the environment so it isn’t such an ecosystem hazard? -- Patricia S., via email ...

Microplastics and nanoplastics are increasingly recognized as pervasive environmental contaminants that accumulate in animals ...

There are many types of coffee makers on the market, most of which are made with some plastic. These machines are not the ...

Sunlight hits tiny particles of plastic floating in a clear water solution. Slowly, they begin to disappear, leaving behind a ...