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It Rains Microplastics in Southern France

Effie P — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 04:26:26 +0000

It’s easy to talk about pollution that’s far away. It doesn’t concern us–it’s deep in the oceans, in poor underdeveloped countries, with people who are different and maybe indifferent. And it’s also easy to export our garbage to them, because after all, it’s only fair, we pay them something for it (if needed) and we […]

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Microplastics Found in Essential Sources of Drinking Water

Mila Luleva — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 19:38:09 +0000

Microplastics are now found in essential drinking water sources. Plastic pollution is finally receiving the attention it needs. Scientists are carrying an increasing number of studies, while the general public gets access to information on the subject more than ever before. In this piece I would like to draw the attention specifically to microplastics. These […]

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How Microplastics Threaten Ocean Life Cycle

Matthew Fiala — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 06:20:16 +0000

Micronizing ocean plastics may likely be responsible for a waste-associated species population decline or extinction event. As ocean plastics continue to micronize, smaller and smaller particles are being consumed by the smallest creatures in the ocean and could compromise the entire food chain. The plastic accumulate in animals, inhibiting their ability to uptake the nutrients […]

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How Does Living On A Plastic Planet Impact Our Health?

Guest Contributor — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 21:37:56 +0000

Our entire modern society has been built on a plastic foundation. While using the material has been extremely efficient and profitable, it may be time to assess how it impacts our health. Recent studies have shown that microscopic plastic fibers can be found everywhere in our environment. They can even be found in our homes, […]

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New York And California Ban Polluting Microplastics In Cosmetic Products

Mila Luleva — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 21:21:40 +0000

How much do micro beads in exfoliating products actually pollute? According to governmental officials and environmentalists in New York and California, a lot. Assessing the impact these tiny plastic particles have on marine ecosystems, experts propose their complete ban in these two states, in order to prevent future major environmental disaster. Just over a year […]

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Unilever Removes Plastic Micro Beads from Hygiene and Cosmetic Products

Mila Luleva — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:55:54 +0000

Plastic micro beads used as exfoliating granules will be completely removed from hygiene and cosmetic products produced by Unilever NV. The London and Rotterdam based company is one of the giants in the industry, makers of Vaseline, Axe deodorants and Dove soaps. The decision was made after environmental groups called for the complete elimination of […]

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