…published in Science. According to the authors, plastic pollution is a global threat, and actions to drastically reduce emissions of plastic to the environment are “the rational policy response.” Plastic…
…comes from the University of Munich. What exactly is microplastic? According to current definitions, microplastic is any piece of plastic measuring five millimeters in size down to one micrometer, that…
…plastic is just a nuisance or whether it represents a human health hazard.” Scientists define microplastics as plastic fragments less than 5 mm Scientists define microplastics as plastic fragments less…
…is sourced. The plastic particles come from bigger objects such as water bottles as well as cosmetic products that use plastic beads as an exfoliants. They said the plastic contaminants…
…use it safely. First, avoid heating food in plastic as much as possible. This includes storing hot food in plastic. Heating plastic can lead to “chemical shredding” releasing toxins into…
…planning, let us begin to also make healthier decisions in our food preparation and storage. Dangers in Plastic Food Storage Compounds linked to cancer and infertility Plastic is often the…
…a 1,000 dollar fine. San Francisco has already banned plastic bags and plastic foam containers and this is another step towards a “green” city. It isn’t just good for the…
…risk to the children.” The researchers find that children in Western countries have on average about 18 kilograms of plastic toys, which underlines the large amounts of plastic that children…
…interest: authored by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons The article is immediately suspect of having a conflict of interest, being written by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, who…
…bound to plastic polymers, they are highly susceptible to leaching. They’re found in food and beverage cans, plastic food and beverage containers, plastic storage containers, plastic wrap, and certain medications….
