Microplastics

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  Scientists Develop Strong, Flexible, And Biodegradable Plastic To Combat Microplastics

  This plant-based plastic is as strong as traditional petroleum-based plastic, but its properties can be tailored to suit needs

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  Father's Exposure To Microplastics May Increase Metabolic Dysfunction And Diabetes Risk In Daughters, Finds Study

  A fathers exposure to microplastics can trigger metabolic dysfunctions in children, with daughters more at risk of developing diabetes, according to animal studies.

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  Is There Hidden Plastic In Cheese? New Study Warns About Microplastics In Dairy

  The amount of microplastics can vary depending on the type of cheese, whether it is fresh or ripened.

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  Microplastics Can Disrupt Your Gut Health, New Study Explains How

  A new study shows potential links between plastic exposure to metabolic and immune disturbances. This adds evidence to growing concerns over microplastic health risks.

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  After Microplastics, Delhi Air Poisoned By Mercury, Study Finds

  Study attributed 72-92% of mercury emissions to human activities, primarily from fossil fuel combustion, industrial activities & vehicular emissions.

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  Delhi's Pollution Crisis Worsens As Microplastics Choke The Air, Study Warns

  The average daily microplastic exposure rose from 10.7 particles in the colder months to 21.1 in the hotter season, the study highlighted.

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  A London Clinic Claims To Remove All Microplastics From Your Body For Rs 13 Lakh

  The treatment is known as 'Clari Procedure' and targets your blood plasma - the carrier fluid that transports microplastics

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  Plastic Pollution Threatens Human Health: Study

  Ahead of the UN treaty on plastics, a new report in The Lancet journal on Monday has warned that plastic pollution is an underrecognized threat to the health of both humans and the planet, which must be addressed immediately.

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  Microplastics In Mind: Scientists Discover Plastic Particles In Human Brains

  Tiny shards of plastic called microplastics have been detected accumulating in human brains, but there is not yet enough evidence to say whether this is doing us harm, experts have said.

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  We Inhale Thousands Of Plastic Fragments Every Single Day, Study Warns

  Sources of microplastics include synthetic textiles and carpets made of polyester, nylon and acrylic fibres.

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  Common Food Packaging Releases Microplastics Into Your Food And Drinks, Study Finds

  Microplastic consumption has been linked to potential health risks.

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  Green Rooftops Could Help Cities Like Shanghai Filter Out Tons of Microplastics from Rainwater

  A Tongji University study shows green roofs can trap most rainborne microplastics, with soil capturing the majority. If all Shanghai rooftops went green, they could remove 56.2 metric tons of microplastics each year, highlighting a promising method for tackling urban pollution.

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  Glass Bottles Contain More Microplastics Than Plastic Bottles, New Study Finds

  France's food safety agency, ANSES, has released a study which goes against the popular belief that glass bottles are safer.

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  Glitter's Sparkle Hides A Darker Side - It Can Change The Chemistry Of Our Oceans

  Glitter specks often end up far from party tables and greeting cards. You can even spot them glinting on beaches, washed in with the tide.

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  Study Shows How Plastic Particles In Food, Beverages Can Harm Your Liver

  Microscopic plastic particles found in food and beverages may affect glucose metabolism and harm organs such as the liver, according to a new animal study.