#microplastics
#microplastics

What, Exactly Are Nanoplastics And How Can We Avoid Them?

Nanoplastics, even smaller than microplastics, pose serious environmental and health risks due to their ability to penetrate living organisms. [ more ]

Ars Technica

4 months ago

Plastic is everywhere, including our food and bottled water

Nanoplastics and microplastics are present in our blood, intestines, and organs, according to two new studies.

A liter of bottled water may contain nearly a quarter million pieces of nanoplastic particles. [ more ]

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Remodelista

3 weeks ago

Data science

Domestic Science: How to Stop Your Washing Machine from Releasing Microplastics into the Ocean - Remodelista

Laundering synthetic clothes releases microplastic fibers into waterways, contributing significantly to marine pollution. [ more ]

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Mail Online

Here is where microplastics accumulate in the human body

Microplastics detected in various human body parts

Microplastics can cause serious health issues [ more ]

Truthout

Study: Patients With Cardiovascular Disease Had Higher Rates of Microplastics in Arteries

High microplastic levels in arteries increase heart-related incidents by 4.5 times

Study shows possible link between microplastics and cardiovascular disease risk [ more ]

www.nature.com

Microplastics Linked to Heart Attack, Stroke and Death

Microplastics found in human arteries linked to higher risk of heart attack and stroke.

Study indicates potential health risks from micro- and nanoplastics ingestion. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

The health impacts of nanoplastics found in breast milk and cells

Plastic particles were found in blood samples of 77% of individuals, potentially affecting immune responses.

Microplastics have been discovered in various parts of the human body, like placentas, breast milk, and organs, raising health concerns. [ more ]

Truthout

Tiny Particles of Plastic Now Pollute Our Food, Water and Even the Clouds

Plastic crisis reports reveal presence of microplastics in food and water.

Chemicals like phthalates and bisphenols from plastic are found in many common foods. [ more ]

www.npr.org

4 months ago

Researchers find a massive number of plastic particles in bottled water

Microscopic pieces of plastic have been found in bottled water at concentrations 10 to 100 times higher than previously estimated.

Nanoplastics, which are smaller than microplastics, could be more dangerous because they can be misidentified as natural components of cells in the human body. [ more ]

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Futurism

4 months ago

Millions of Plastic Pellets Wash Up on Shore

Countless tiny plastic pellets have littered Spain's northern coast after containers fell off a shipping boat and into the ocean.

These plastic pellets, known as 'nurdles,' can be harmful to wildlife, the environment, and potentially to human health. [ more ]

Futurism

Microplastics Found Clogging Human Arteries

Microplastics found in artery plaque linked to heart disease risk.

Landmark study in The New England Journal of Medicine establishes human health impact of microplastics. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Pass the yogurt: can probiotics help negate the toxicity of plastic in our stomachs?

Probiotics found in fermented foods may help mitigate the damage caused by microplastics in our bodies.

Nanoplastics can enter our blood and organs, causing inflammation and potentially contributing to gastrointestinal disorders.

Additives found in microplastics, such as BPA and flame retardants, may play a role in the harmful effects of these particles. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

3 months ago

EU data protection

EU will force cosmetic companies to pay to reduce microplastic pollution

Beauty companies will have to cover 80% of the cost to clean up microplastic pollution in sewage.

EU member states will have new requirements for removing pollutants from water and monitoring sewage. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Babies in the global south are being poisoned by plastic from the north. Yet they are missing from the data | Aidan Charron

Microplastics are associated with a range of health issues, including elevated miscarriage rates and early puberty.

Phthalates, chemicals used in the manufacture of plastics, are linked to higher rates of childhood cancer.

Research on the impact of microplastics largely ignores children in the global south. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

Plankton Are Making Ocean Plastic Pollution Even More of a Mess

Plastic pollution is becoming more problematic as tiny creatures are breaking down plastic into nanoplastics.

Nanoplastics are smaller and can easily enter the bloodstream and be ingested by small animals, causing harm to humans and the environment.

The research shows that plastic can proliferate at an astonishing rate, with one tiny animal producing over 300,000 particles of nanoplastic in just one day. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Plastic Is Here to Stay. Can We Make It More Sustainable?

Plastic pollution crisis is a result of the versatility and success of plastic.

Reducing plastic production is important, but completely stopping the need for plastic is unlikely.

The petrochemical industry is working to slow progress on a treaty to address the plastic pollution crisis. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

6 months ago