A systematic review published in the Journal for the American Heart Association looks at ocean microplastic pollution and the risk of … read more
A conference abstract presented at NUTRITION 2025 looks at the effect of nanoplastic consumption on metabolism and liver function in … read more
A preprint published at the American Chemical Society Spring Meeting looks at microplastics in chewing gum. Professor Ted Henry, Heriot-Watt … read more
A study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology looks at the possibility of microplastics contributing to AMR. Prof Shilpa Chokshi, … read more
A study published in PNAS looks at the potential relationship between microplastic pollution and photosynthesis activity. Prof Richard Lampitt, Research … read more
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at microplastic accumulation in human organs. Prof Oliver Jones, Professor of Chemistry, RMIT … read more
A study published in PNAS looks at human health impacts of plastic chemical exposure. Dr Stephen Burgess, Group Leader at the … read more
As global plastic production continues to increase, plastic and microplastic pollution is a growing issue and is related to various … read more
A study published in Environment International looks at the discovery and quantification of plastic particle pollution in human blood. Dr … read more
The government have announced plans to ban problematic plastics such as single-use cutlery and plates in England as part of … read more
A study, published in Nature Food, looked at microplastics and infant feeding bottles. Dr Fay Couceiro, Senior Research Fellow … read more
A study, published in Science, modelled global plastic cycles and the impact of different interventions. Dr Alice Horton, Anthropogenic Contaminants … read more
A report, published by The Royal Society, reports on microplastics in freshwater and soil, and discusses the evidence and action required. … read more
Research, presented at the Plastic Health Summit in Amsterdam, reports that microplastics may harm human health. Prof Richard Lampitt, Leader … read more
A report, published by the World Health Organisation (WHO), examines the potential human health risks associated with exposure to microplastics in … read more
Research, published in Science Advances, reports on the quantities of micro plastic found in Arctic snow, and snow found in … read more
Research, published in the Journal of The Endocrine Society, reports that exposure to common chemicals in plastic is linked to childhood obesity. … read more
Reactions to a report from the WWF that comments on the amount of plastic an average person ingests from water. … read more
Research published in Environmental Science & Technology demonstrates that in approximately 15% of Americans’ caloric intake, annual microplastics consumption ranges … read more
Research published in Nature Geoscience suggests that microplastics can reach and affect remote areas through atmospheric transport. Dr Ben Williams, … read more
