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Even when it’s ground into microparticles, 97% of an algae-based plastic biodegrades in compost and water in under seven months, a new study has reported. The researchers hope their plastic will eventually replace existing petroleum-based ones, which h… Continue reading “First plastic demonstrated to not create microplastics” has been tested
Using advanced imaging technology, researchers have ascertained the number of nanoplastics – bits of plastic smaller than a micrometer – in bottled water, finding that, on average, a liter contains 240,000 detectable fragments. The study provides inval… Continue reading One liter of bottled water found to contain 240,000 plastic fragments
A study has found that sex toys are an overlooked source of microplastics and phthalates, both of which can be toxic. Given their intimate use, the researchers say their findings highlight the need for greater regulation of the sex toy industry to ensu… Continue reading Sex toys exposed as an overlooked source of microplastics, study finds
Years before Samsung and others started tackling microplastic from machine washes escaping into the environment, there was Slovenia-based PlanetCare. Now the company has announced its second-generation external filter.Continue ReadingCategory: Around T… Continue reading PlanetCare closes the loop on microplastic pollution from washing machines
Years before Samsung and others started tackling microplastic from machine washes escaping into the environment, there was Slovenia-based PlanetCare. Now the company has announced its second-generation external filter.Continue ReadingCategory: Around T… Continue reading PlanetCare closes the loop on microplastic pollution from washing machines
Australian researchers have found that tire wear and tear is a major contributor to urban waterway pollution, producing particulate matter that includes microplastics. But, they also found that there are effective ways of reducing this type of pollutio… Continue reading Tire wear and tear revealed as a major contributor to waterway pollution
A new study has found that glitter can negatively affect the growth of cyanobacteria, commonly called ‘blue-green algae,’ an important player in aquatic ecosystems and a key component of marine food webs. The researchers say their study highlights the … Continue reading Glitter proves far from fabulous for growth of key aquatic organisms
Researchers may have found an effective, green way to remove microplastics from our water using readily available plant materials. Their device was found to capture up to 99.9% of a wide variety of microplastics known to pose a health risk to humans.Co… Continue reading Plant-based filter removes up to 99.9% of microplastics from water
Microplastics are everywhere, including being found to enter our bodies through cavities exposed to the outside world. Two new studies have further examined the effect of microplastics on our health, with one finding that they cause brain inflammation … Continue reading Microplastics trigger brain inflammation, found in heart tissue
At CES 2023 in January, Samsung hatched a plan to stem the tide of microfibers shed during washing cycles from entering seas and oceans via a special wash program and an external filter. Now that Less Microfiber Filter has launched.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Samsung laundry filter traps microfibers shed from synthetic fabrics