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Tackling microplastic pollution with a cross-society approach

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From European Commission DG Environment News Alert Service. Jan 16, 2025 Our reliance on plastic products, coupled with their longevity in the environment, where they break down into smaller fragments, has led to microplastic pollution becoming a global and ubiquitous problem. The management of microplastics is complex. Microplastics are diverse in their physical and chemical […]

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Disease burden from chemicals added to plastics

Health Effects /

Journal of the Endocrine Society – Feb 2024 The disease burden directly attributable to plastic production and consumption is substantial, and runs across the entire lifespan. This article identify billions of dollars in annual costs directly attributable to plastic uses, driven largely by PBDEs. In March 2022, the United Nations Environment Assembly announced plans for

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Microplastic contamination in your kitchen

Food, Health Effects /

(8/15/2024: Hellion) Given that a substantial amount of time is spent in kitchens preparing food, the kitchen equipment used may be relevant in determining the composition and amount of microplastics ending up on our dinner plate. While previous research has predominantly focused on foodstuffs as a source of microplastics, we emphasise that micro- and nanoplastics

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Study Finds Microplastics in Nearly 90% of Proteins Sampled, Including Plant-Based Meat Alternatives

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(Jan 8, 2024: Ocean Conservancy) Portland, Ore. – A new study led by researchers at Ocean Conservancy and the University of Toronto and published today in the journal Environmental Pollution found microplastic particles in 88% of protein food samples tested. The samples were drawn from 16 different protein types* destined for U.S. consumers, including seafood,

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Microplastics Linked to Heart Attack, Stroke and Death

Health Effects /

Scientific American, 03/2024 A remarkable new study has uncovered a correlation between microplastics and heart health, though. The researchers found that people who had detectable microplastics and nanoplastics in the plaque in their arteries had a higher risk of heart attack, stroke and death. The researchers looked at 257 people altogether. All of the patients were already

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ACE 24

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We are very excited to be attending the American Water Works association ACE 24 conference, June 10 – 13, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. Join us at booth #2649 to explore the future of water quality assessment as we present our groundbreaking method for accurate, rapid, and comprehensive microplastics detection in water. Prepare to be amazed

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