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CANTON — ‘Microplastic Pollution in the Raquette and Grasse Rivers’ will be a free presentation to be held Monday, Feb. 5, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the St. Lawrence Health Regional …

Cosmetic companies are required to pay more to clean up microplastic pollution after the European Union reached an agreement to treat sewage. Read more here.

Five reasons to avoid glitter, even on Christmas cards or baubles.

Media coverage of the dangers of plastic pollution can distract from what is actually needed, says an author.

United Nations efforts to advance a global treaty on plastic pollution echo past multilateral agreements that tackled ozone layer depletion and acid rain.

This will not only benefit human health but will also have a significant impact on the environment.

The war against microplastics continues in the UK with officials announcing a glitter ban and putting plastic pellets next in line. Read more here.

Scientists discovered microplastics in the human heart, sounding an alarm for global health. Now, their presence in clouds raises further concerns.

This study casts light on the potential of microplastic generation during plastic recycling – an unintended consequence of the process. To date, microplastics have been detected in the wastewater and sludge from plastic recycling facilities; however, generation pathways, factors and minimisation strategies are understudied. The purpose of this study is to identify the factors affecting microplastic generation, namely, plastic type and weathering conditions. The size reduction phase, which invo...

Eliminating microplastic pollution through a cradle-to-cradle economy is the most innovative thing humankind can do, says Adam Root, CEO of Matter