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The hidden ingredient in food that explains rise of dementia in US

Microplastics found in brain tissue may be linked to increased dementia rates in the US.

4 weeks ago

I study toxic microplastics. Here's how I protect myself and my kids at home.

Reducing microplastics exposure is essential for children's health; experts recommend practical steps like using glass over plastic.

Microplastics and associated chemicals pose significant health risks, necessitating conscious lifestyle changes.

Scientists discover microplastics in Antarctica's most remote regions

Microplastics have been discovered in Antarctica, illustrating the widespread issue of plastic pollution even in untouched environments.

fromSlate Magazine

2 days ago

I Tested My Blood for Microplastics. The Results Weren't What I Expected.

Home microplastics blood testing reveals the widespread presence of tiny plastic particles in the human body.

The Guardian view on microplastics: harmful pollution must be curbed | Editorial

Microplastics may reduce crop yields by 12%, raising urgent concerns about food security.

Science

fromIntelligencer

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Microplastics

Microplastics are widespread, even in remote areas, posing serious health concerns. Recent research shows significant accumulation of plastic in the human brain.

Mental health

The hidden ingredient in food that explains rise of dementia in US

Microplastics found in brain tissue may be linked to increased dementia rates in the US.

4 weeks ago

I study toxic microplastics. Here's how I protect myself and my kids at home.

Reducing microplastics exposure is essential for children's health; experts recommend practical steps like using glass over plastic.

Microplastics and associated chemicals pose significant health risks, necessitating conscious lifestyle changes.

Scientists discover microplastics in Antarctica's most remote regions

Microplastics have been discovered in Antarctica, illustrating the widespread issue of plastic pollution even in untouched environments.

fromSlate Magazine

2 days ago

I Tested My Blood for Microplastics. The Results Weren't What I Expected.

Home microplastics blood testing reveals the widespread presence of tiny plastic particles in the human body.

The Guardian view on microplastics: harmful pollution must be curbed | Editorial

Microplastics may reduce crop yields by 12%, raising urgent concerns about food security.

more#microplastics

#environmental-issues

The plastic recycling myth and our very real crisis

Plastic has infiltrated human bodies, posing serious health risks, with recycling failing to address the crisis effectively.

UK news

Race' to clear plastic pellets from beaches after North Sea collision

World news

Heartbreaking images show birds so full of plastic they 'crunch'

fromModern Farmer

Agriculture

On the Ground with Grocery Stores Ditching Plastic - Modern Farmer

The plastic recycling myth and our very real crisis

Plastic has infiltrated human bodies, posing serious health risks, with recycling failing to address the crisis effectively.

UK news

Race' to clear plastic pellets from beaches after North Sea collision

World news

Heartbreaking images show birds so full of plastic they 'crunch'

fromModern Farmer

more#environmental-issues

Agriculture

On the Ground with Grocery Stores Ditching Plastic - Modern Farmer

Classic Earth911 Podcast: Plastic, Sustainability, and You

Tips on recycling and sustainability practices focus on contact lenses, bottled water problems, and creative reuse of silica gel packs.

Your lab pollutes: here's how to stop it

The reliance on single-use plastics in laboratories undermines conservation efforts, necessitating sustainable practices.

Quantifying plastic waste in scientific research is essential for aligning lab practices with environmental values.

Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here's what people are doing about it this Earth Day

The everyday clothing we wear contributes significantly to environmental plastic pollution.

Laundry releases millions of microplastic fibers that enter waterways and ecosystems.

An award-winning invention by 3 teens could help get plastic out of shipping boxes. They want to pitch to Amazon and Home Depot.

Teenage boys have created an innovative cardboard packaging called Kiriboard to combat plastic pollution and revolutionize shipping.

Environment

Plastic-eating fungi decompose these baby diapers in a just weeks - Yanko Design

Environment

How chewing gum contributes to plastic pollution-and how to reduce its environmental impact

fromEarth911

Classic Earth911 Podcast: Plastic, Sustainability, and You

Tips on recycling and sustainability practices focus on contact lenses, bottled water problems, and creative reuse of silica gel packs.

Your lab pollutes: here's how to stop it

The reliance on single-use plastics in laboratories undermines conservation efforts, necessitating sustainable practices.

Quantifying plastic waste in scientific research is essential for aligning lab practices with environmental values.

Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here's what people are doing about it this Earth Day

The everyday clothing we wear contributes significantly to environmental plastic pollution.

Laundry releases millions of microplastic fibers that enter waterways and ecosystems.

An award-winning invention by 3 teens could help get plastic out of shipping boxes. They want to pitch to Amazon and Home Depot.

Teenage boys have created an innovative cardboard packaging called Kiriboard to combat plastic pollution and revolutionize shipping.

Environment

Plastic-eating fungi decompose these baby diapers in a just weeks - Yanko Design

Environment

How chewing gum contributes to plastic pollution-and how to reduce its environmental impact

more#sustainability

#marine-life

fromThe Washington Post

On a remote Australian island, the birds are so full of plastic they crunch

Seabirds on Lord Howe Island are ingesting alarming amounts of plastic, posing dire risks to wildlife and marine health.

Graphic design

Recycled artwork highlights ocean plastic pollution - Yanko Design

Privacy professionals

I'm obsessed with protecting seals: The flying ring toy was deeply embedded in her neck'

fromThe Washington Post

On a remote Australian island, the birds are so full of plastic they crunch

Seabirds on Lord Howe Island are ingesting alarming amounts of plastic, posing dire risks to wildlife and marine health.

Graphic design

Recycled artwork highlights ocean plastic pollution - Yanko Design

Privacy professionals

I'm obsessed with protecting seals: The flying ring toy was deeply embedded in her neck'

Recycled Materials Draw Attention to Ocean Plastics in Ana Brecevic's Assemblages

The climate crisis significantly impacts ocean ecosystems, especially coral reefs affected by pollution and rising temperatures.

#environmental-awareness

Design

Gigantic mat made from recycled plastic puts a colorful twist on a sad story - Yanko Design

The Mega Mat highlights creative solutions to the global plastic waste crisis through innovative design and community engagement.

fromColossal

Fashion & style

Mandy Barker's Cyanotypes Revive a Pioneering Botanist's Book to Warn About Synthetic Debris

OMG science

Underwater Argonauts! The deep-sea scientists logging Med pollution in pictures

fromwww.cbc.ca

Toronto startup

Tiny plastics 'like rice on your kitchen floor' pose hidden pollution risk on Toronto's waterfront | CBC News

Miscellaneous

It's not just a few ships doing it': how the world's plastic ends up on a Guernsey beach

Design

Gigantic mat made from recycled plastic puts a colorful twist on a sad story - Yanko Design

The Mega Mat highlights creative solutions to the global plastic waste crisis through innovative design and community engagement.

fromColossal

Fashion & style

Mandy Barker's Cyanotypes Revive a Pioneering Botanist's Book to Warn About Synthetic Debris

OMG science

Underwater Argonauts! The deep-sea scientists logging Med pollution in pictures

fromwww.cbc.ca

Toronto startup

Tiny plastics 'like rice on your kitchen floor' pose hidden pollution risk on Toronto's waterfront | CBC News

more#environmental-awareness

Miscellaneous

It's not just a few ships doing it': how the world's plastic ends up on a Guernsey beach

fromTravel + Leisure

You Can Help Plastic Pollution in U.S. National Parks With This App-What to Know

The 5 Gyres Institute's initiative empowers visitors to national parks to document trash, contributing to efforts aimed at reducing waste.

#environmental-responsibility

These diapers use plastic-eating fungi to biodegrade

Hiro has developed an innovative biodegradable diaper solution using plastic-eating fungi to address the environmental impact of traditional diapers.

fromstupidDOPE

Silly Nice Reclaims 694 Pounds of Ocean-Bound Plastic in 2024, Setting a New Standard for Sustainable Cannabis Packaging | stupidDOPE

Silly Nice demonstrates that premium cannabis and sustainability can coexist by implementing eco-friendly packaging solutions.

fromEarth911

Environment

Earth911 Podcast: Pursuing Sustainable Packaging with AE Global's Elizabeth Corbett

fromstupidDOPE

Silly Nice Reclaims 694 Pounds of Ocean-Bound Plastic in 2024, Setting a New Standard for Sustainable Cannabis Packaging | stupidDOPE

Silly Nice demonstrates that premium cannabis and sustainability can coexist by implementing eco-friendly packaging solutions.

fromEarth911

more#environmental-responsibility

Environment

Earth911 Podcast: Pursuing Sustainable Packaging with AE Global's Elizabeth Corbett

#environmental-impact

Plastic pollution leaves seabirds with brain damage similar to Alzheimer's, study shows

Plastic pollution is causing brain damage in seabird chicks, comparable to Alzheimer's disease, highlighting its severe impact on marine wildlife.

Science

Daily briefing: PubMed blackout stokes fears about database's future

A bird's nest in Amsterdam shows a 30-year accumulation of plastic waste, highlighting the environmental impact of human refuse on wildlife.

Plastic pollution leaves seabirds with brain damage similar to Alzheimer's, study shows

Plastic pollution is causing brain damage in seabird chicks, comparable to Alzheimer's disease, highlighting its severe impact on marine wildlife.

Science

more#environmental-impact

Daily briefing: PubMed blackout stokes fears about database's future

A bird's nest in Amsterdam shows a 30-year accumulation of plastic waste, highlighting the environmental impact of human refuse on wildlife.

Remote teams