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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 involved the mechanical shredding of the plastic waste material, was identified to be the predominate so...

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