Tag: microplastics

Remote Pacific Island Waters Contaminated by Microplastics, Threatening Local Fish and Communities

Pacific Sharya Christiana -
New research shows that microplastic pollution has reached even the most remote and isolated Pacific island waters, contaminating about...

Are Your ‘Eco-Friendly’ Composts Ruining the Earth? New Study Exposes Microplastic Crisis

Healthcare S De Silva -
Healthcare (Commonwealth Union) – The pervasive presence of microplastics in our environment has become a pressing concern for scientists,...

Environmental Groups Demand EPA Action on Microplastics in Drinking Water

Environment Warsha De Silva -
Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ More than 170 leading environmental organizations have filed a legal petition urging the Environmental Protection Agency...

Scientists Highlight Gaps in Understanding of Leave-On Personal Care and Cosmetic Products

Healthcare S De Silva -
Healthcare (Commonwealth Union) – A recent in-depth review by researchers at the University of Birmingham highlights a worrying shortage...

What level of microplastics do we consume?

Science & Tech S De Silva -
Healthcare (Commonwealth Union) – As micro- and nanoplastics are contaminating our food, water, and air, and have been found...

Microplastics in….?

Environment Upeksha Jayalath -
Microplastics, tiny plastic particles less than 5mm in size, have emerged as a significant environmental concern in recent years....
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Health Impacts on Human Beings from…?

Science & Tech Upeksha Jayalath -
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that have been found in the environment, in food, and even in human bodies....

Breakthrough blocking synthetic fabrics from releasing microplastics in the wash

Environment S De Silva -
Agriculture & Climate Change, Canada (Commonwealth Union) - Microplastics are the tinier components of macro plastics which has a...

Microplastics impacting Gulf waters

Environment S De Silva -
Agriculture & Climate change, Australia (Commonwealth Union) - The common use of plastic for shopping, electrical items in just...

A nanotech-based sponge to clean oil, phosphates and microplastics from contaminated waters…

Science & Tech Sarojini P -
Ontario, Canada (CU)_ Northwestern University researchers have devised a way to successfully clean up oil, microplastics, and phosphate in...