Around 1,000 tonnes of microplastics enter food and drinks every year, study suggests
Around 1,000 tonnes of microplastics and nano plastics migrate from plastic packaging into food and beverages every year, a new…
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Cigarette filters are an ‘underestimated’ source of microplastic pollution, study claims
The extent of microplastic pollution from cigarette filters is the topic of a new study by researchers at the University…
Microplastics impact the ability of oceans to absorb carbon dioxide, study finds
Microplastics, small plastic particles less than five millimetres in size, are affecting the ability of the Earth’s oceans to absorb…
Recycled polyester creates more microplastic particles during washing, study suggests
A new study by the Changing Markets Foundation has suggested that recycled polyester is not as environmentally-friendly as initially assumed,…
Top 10 health and wellness trends for 2025 revealed
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled details of its ten health and wellness trends for the coming year, with…
Environmental concerns push Asia-Pacific consumers to embrace sustainable cosmetics
Concerns over the environment are leading increasing numbers of consumers in the Asia-Pacific region to choose sustainable and eco-friendly cosmetics,…
Edinburgh startup develops ‘smart’ plastic that breaks down in the sea
E.V.A. Biosystems, a startup launched by the University of Edinburgh, has developed a ‘smart’ plastic that breaks down in the…
‘Irreversible’ environmental damage likely if microplastics not tackled
Scientists are warning of ‘irreversible environmental damage’ if action is not taken to tackle the spread of microplastics.