Penn State scientists found microplastics dating back to the 1950s buried in the sediments of a river, two creeks and a lake.

They found every kilogram of compost contained between 1,500 to 16,000 microplastic particles, most of which were in ...

We know microplastics are everywhere – but what's less clear is the harm they might be doing. New research puts those ...

The microscopic shards of plastic found in every corner of the planet may be exacerbating antibiotic resistance, a new study has found.

Your favorite foods and drinks probably have microplastics in them. Here's how to reduce the amount of plastic particles you ...

Over and over, in the world's oceans, baby seabirds often mistake bits of trash for food. New research in the journal Science Advances shows that ingesting plastic can harm them in unseen ways. Here's ...

Plastic cookware is common in many kitchens, but there are alternatives. Products like stainless steel skillets, frying pans ...

Researchers at Boston University have found that microplastics (MPs) provide an ideal platform for bacteria to form ...

Scientists are warning that microplastics could undermine the world's food supplies by undercutting plants' ability to ...

New research shows that ingesting plastic can cause organ dysfunction and other health problems in birds.

Vermont state chose to ban plastic carry-out bags on July 1, 2020, along with plastic straws, stirrers, and Styrofoam cups.

A new study finds that microplastic pollution reduces plant photosynthesis, threatening global food security and worsening ...