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Why Fashion Needs to Make a Bigger Effort to Be ‘Plastic Free’
Sourcing Journal via Yahoo News· 11 months agoDuring the pandemic, the fashion industry waxed poetic about taking a look at itself and the amount...
Laundry is a top source of microplastic pollution – here's how to clean your clothes more...
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 5 months agoLaundry washwater is a major source of microplastic fibers that can end up in water and soil....
Baltimore sues Coke, Pepsi and other producers of plastic, citing pollution concerns
Baltimore Sun via Yahoo News· 20 hours agoBaltimore City filed suit Thursday against several companies that produce plastics, arguing they...
Tiny water-walking bugs provide scientists with insights on how microplastics are pushed underwater
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 5 months agoYou may hardly feel a raindrop, but for some tiny insects, one drop can have an intense impact....
Here’s Why You Should Probably Stop Using Your Plastic Cutting Board
Food & Wine via Yahoo News· 3 months agoThey are a 'potentially significant source of microplastics in human food,' according to a recent...
Scientists find evidence of microplastic contamination in ‘pristine’ archaeological remains
Euronews via Yahoo News· 3 months agoScientists in the UK have found evidence that microplastics are contaminating archaeological soil...
Blasco Library debate: Gannon's argument 'does not hold water'
Erie Times News via Yahoo News· 3 months agoThis column has been updated to clarify that Dr. Sherri "Sam" Mason is not part of the debate over...
How microplastics can impact health, as scientists discover them in human testicles
Yahoo Life UK· 2 months agoMicroplastics have been found in human testicles, as well as in other parts of the human body....
There’s a Big Problem With Your Car’s Tires
Slate via Yahoo News· 7 months agoWhat image does the phrase car pollution bring to mind? You’re probably envisioning puffs of exhaust wafting from a vehicle’s tailpipe. And for good...
It's Time to Ban Cigarette Filters
Treehugger via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe world's most common type of litter, cigarette filters leach thousands of toxic chemicals and microplastics into the environment. Robert Recker /...