Rising ocean temperatures aren't the only factor stressing ocean corals. Researchers have also found that microplastic pollution in oceans is disrupting coral reproduction, preventing coral ...

Microplastics in water and the environment is one of the hot topics under the general discussion of environmental professionals. These microplastic particles are present everywhere, also in tap water.

This year brought lots of new learnings about tiny particles of plastic. Sure, takeout is a super convenient choice when you've had a long day, but if you're concerned about microplastics, know that ...

Okra and fenugreek extracts can attract and remove up to 90% of microplastics from waterways — offering non-toxic, plant-based alternatives to conventional solutions. “Utilizing these plant-based ...

Scientists at Washington University and the University of Missouri have developed genetically engineered algae and ...

Plastic and microplastic pollution has become a defining environmental concern of our time; headlines warn that these invisible particles might be infiltrating our food and drink. But how much of this ...

New measurements of fine microplastic particles suspended in the air in homes and cars suggest that humans may be inhaling far greater amounts of lung-penetrating microplastics than previously thought ...

Microplastics originating from domestic waste and wastewater are increasingly entering the food chain, posing serious threats ...

Spread the loveThe One Earth Film Festival, held on April 27, 2026, brought the community together to confront an environmental challenge that is often overlooked yet pervasive—microplastics. This ...

Twenty years ago, Richard Thompson, a marine biologist at the University of Plymouth, and his colleagues first used the term microplastic to describe the microscopic bits of plastic they were finding ...