In the past few years, scientists have found micro-plastics in our soil, tap water, bottled waler, beer and even in the air we breathe. And there's growing concern about the potential health risks they pose to humans. The new analysis in the UK have discovered micro-plastics widely distri...
Since plastic does not biodegrade (does not decompose by bacteria or other living organisms), it exists in its original form for centuries. It breaks down into smaller and smaller microplastics, which are collecting in our water and food supply and becoming impossible to avoid. In fact, scientis...
Winds blow these bits far and wide. Ocean currentscan spread them throughout the sea. These pollutantsbuild up inside animals. They also get into our food anddrinking water. Each American is likely to consume morethan 70,000 microplastic pieces per year. Right now, noone knows what risk ...
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BPA, PVC and Phthalates can be found in plastic food packaging, plastic food storage containers, plastic water bottles, canned foods, toys, cooking implements and even kitchen appliances like coffee makers. The problem is that when we use plastics in our kitchens, these chemicals migrate out of...
Based on these data, the researchers calculated that our annual consumption of microplastics via food and drink ranges from 39,000 to 52,000 particles. When microplastics taken in through inhalation are taken into account, the range jumps to between 74,000 and 121,000 particles...
Regulating plastics in food Rules are not in abundance when it comes to plastics in the U.S. "More than 80% of the chemicals in commerce today have never been tested for safety or efficacy. Where, basically, we and our kids are surrounded by chemicals whose hazard is simply not known."...
Chemicals leaching from plastics are leaving Americans notably sicker and poorer, according to a new study. In 2018 alone, the hormone-disrupting effects of plastics in the nation’s food and water led to a quarter of a trillion dollars in additional hea
Plastic is a ubiquitous part of our lives. It's in our homes, our offices, and our cars. But the production of plastic comes at a cost to the environment. Every year, millions of tons of plastic end up in landfills and oceans, where they can harm wildlif
Not only are microplastics being found in our waterways and seafood, but they’refound in the airwe breathe, and now researchers are showing it’s evenraining plastics! They’re evenin food products and tap water. Ad Essentially, there is practically nowhere we can avoid these tiny plastic pa...