Irreversible ‘Tipping Point’ of Plastic Pollution
...published in Science. According to the authors, plastic pollution is a global threat, and actions to drastically reduce emissions of [...]
...published in Science. According to the authors, plastic pollution is a global threat, and actions to drastically reduce emissions of [...]
...comes from the University of Munich. What exactly is microplastic? According to current definitions, microplastic is any piece of [...]
...plastic is just a nuisance or whether it represents a human health hazard.” Scientists define microplastics as plastic [...]
...is sourced. The plastic particles come from bigger objects such as water bottles as well as cosmetic products that use plastic [...]
...use it safely. First, avoid heating food in plastic as much as possible. This includes storing hot food in plastic. Heating [...]
...planning, let us begin to also make healthier decisions in our food preparation and storage. Dangers in Plastic Food Storage Compounds linked to [...]
...a 1,000 dollar fine. San Francisco has already banned plastic bags and plastic foam containers and this is another step towards a [...]
...risk to the children.” The researchers find that children in Western countries have on average about 18 kilograms of plastic toys, which [...]
...interest: authored by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons The article is immediately suspect of having a conflict of interest, being written by [...]
...bound to plastic polymers, they are highly susceptible to leaching. They’re found in food and beverage cans, plastic food and [...]