There is growing concern that plastics may also be responsible for significant harm to the earth’s environment and human ...

Most plastics used today – roughly 75% – are made of semicrystalline polymers. These materials have a layered structure that ...

As HHS secretary, RFK Jr. has limited power to regulate how microplastics enter the food supply. He can also boost research ...

The world is littered with trillions of micro- and nanoscopic pieces of plastic. These can be smaller than a virus—just the ...

The findings explain how most common plastics shed nanoscopic pieces into the environment – not just when they’re burned or crushed, but slowly and quietly, just by sitting out in the open.

Micro-particles of plastic that come from items like clothes ... the long-term effects of the plastic that’s been found in ...

Microplastics are prevalent in consumer products and the environment, leading to human ... plastic use and promoting sustainability to minimize microplastic exposure and potential health risks.

What exactly do we know about the accumulation of these pollutants in marine life and the dangers they pose to human health? Micro- and nano-plastics: an invisible threat Since the 1950s ...

While the jury is still out, according to some scientists, on the extent of harm posed by microplastics, the negative impact on human health of some of the chemicals used to manufacture plastics ...

Starch-based biodegradable plastics may cause organ damage and metabolic issues, raising concerns about their safety despite ...