The World’s Countries Regulate Disposable Plastics
Tens of millions of tons of plastics end up in landfills, streams, and oceans every year. The microplastics released from the waste have been found in the shrimps’ stomachs and….
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Human Blood Shows Microplastic Content for the first time. Should this Be a Cause for Concern?
Scientists have first discovered microplastics in human blood. The discovery shows that these tiny plastic particles can travel around the body and settle in organs. Experts find the findings worrying,….
Birch tree can absorb microplastics through its roots
Many people associate microplastics with the sea, but large numbers of them also accumulate in the soil. The research team recently found that the birch tree can absorb microplastics from….
Adult American Eats 50,000 Microplastics a Year. The Largest Source Is Bottled Water
The average US citizen eats about 50,000 microplastics a year. This is stated in the first large study on this topic, which was published in the scientific journal Environmental Science….
Mussels can be the biggest help in the fight against microplastics
The oceans are full of microplastics and the amount of this waste is constantly growing. Effective ways to fight microplastics are constantly being sought, and it seems that mussels could….
Tires made of dandelions have many advantages
Can tires be made of dandelions? During World War II, dandelion tires were made. Nowadays, dandelions are returning to the scene and can once again become one of the main….
Popcorn can replace styrofoam peanuts in shipping
Recycling and environmental protection are concepts that we can often hear about today. We still use a large amount of non-degradable materials around us, which accumulate and pollute the environment…..
Bacterial Biofilms Can Remove Microplastics from Water
Man is afraid that he will come into contact with some types of bacteria, on the contrary, he appreciates others for their beneficial work in our intestines. Researchers in Hong….
Honeybees Could Be Used to Measure Microplastics in the Air
The researchers found that worker bees wear microplastics on their hairy legs in addition to pollen. And they suggest that bees be used to measure airborne microplastics. The effect of….
Face masks have become a huge source of pollution
The coronavirus pandemic has hit the whole world, and while the main focus is on fighting the disease, nature’s pollution from face masks is often overlooked. In most countries, wearing….