Search Results: Microplastic Pollution (5)

Could your favorite tea be hiding something more than flavour? New research shows that microplastics from tea bags might be leaching into your drink.

Indonesians rank among the highest consumers of microplastics globally, as revealed by a recent study conducted by Cornell University. The study meticulously maps the absorption of microplastics across 109 countries, revealing a staggering consumption rate of 15 grams per month for Indonesians. This alarming figure significantly surpasses that of other nations and has increased by 59-fold from 1990 to 2018.

Microplastic Removal: The Power of Boiling Water Recent research sheds light on a remarkably simple yet effective strategy for reducing…

This initiative by Ecowaste Coalition aligns with the ongoing efforts at the 4th Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) meeting, which seeks to formulate a comprehensive global treaty addressing the proliferation of plastics and its detrimental effects on ecosystems.

Shocking Discovery Reveals High Levels of Nanoplastics in Common Bottled Water A recent study has brought to light a concerning…