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The effects of microplastics on humans and other species are still being researched, and there is uncertainty about the amount of harm they cause.

Outdoors

Scientists discover surprising new place where microplastics are accumulating: '[It] might be acting as a sink'

While the full health effects of microplastics are still a mystery, early signs point to potential risks.

Tech

Scientists face uncertainty while examining health consequences of microplastics: 'We need to act before we have all the answers'

This surprisingly simple tactic worked well, with results showing as much as 95% effectiveness at removing plastics from water.

Tech

Scientists make unexpected breakthrough in quest to remove microplastics from water: 'We can make meaningful, broad-scale change'

"These were not high doses of microplastics, but in only a short period of time, we saw these changes."

Tech

Scientist makes disturbing new discovery while studying effects of microplastics: 'To us, this was striking'

BioCap, Solution to get toxic microplastics out of our drinking water

Tech

Scientists develop unreal solution to get toxic microplastics out of our drinking water: '[They] pose a growing threat'

Tea bags

Food

A single tea bag can dump nearly 12 billion microplastics into your drink — here's how to avoid that

Way to eliminate microplastics

Tech

Scientists invent mind-blowing method to remove microplastics from our water: '1,000 times smaller than those that are currently detectable'

Many of us might already be loading up on these defenses.

Tech

Scientists discover unlikely ally to combat microplastics we eat daily: '[It] could be an effective intervention'

Plastic-wrapped potatoes

Food

Kroger customer calls out grocery chain over potentially unhealthy produce policy: 'Mmm yummy microplastics'

CTF technology Water filter

Tech

Scientists have found a new, ultra-effective way to remove microplastics from drinking water: 'An unrivaled technology'

Only Salt

Food

Most salt brands contain toxic chemicals and microplastics — this 'spring salt' company is on a mission to change that

Microplastics

Outdoors

What are 'microplastics?' Why these tiny, near-invisible particles have scientists 'concerned about the future'