Where does plastic pollution go when it enters the ocean?
Each bit of plastic takes a unique journey once it reaches the ocean. We’re trying to spot the patterns.
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The hidden plastic problem in your daily dental routine – and what’s being done about it
Why clean teeth may come at a dirty cost.
Glitter’s sparkle hides a darker side – it can change the chemistry of our oceans
New research shows microplastics in glitter can disrupt how marine life builds its shells and reefs.
Plastics: all around us and inside us
From your toothbrush to your bloodstream: how everyday plastics break down into fragments small enough to cross into your organs.
I sailed across oceans in search of microplastics – a new film charts my journey
A new film charts the voyage of an all-women crew who crossed oceans to sample microplastic pollution.
How your pile of laundry fills the sea with plastic pollution
Tiny fibres from washing machines are being eaten by a multitude of marine species.
Biodegradable plastic in clothing doesn’t break down nearly as quickly as hoped – new research
Polylactic acid – a popular bioplastic – does not readily break down when released into the ocean, and could disrupt marine ecosystems
Nearly a quarter of people in the UK flush wet wipes down the toilet – here’s why they shouldn’t
It’s estimated that 1.63 million tons of material will be produced in 2023 for wet wipes.
Do patients who suffer heart attack have more micro and nanoplastic in their blood? New study assessed
Cigarettes may act as an efficient delivery system for microplastic particles.
Abandoned fibreglass boats are releasing toxins and microplastics across the world
Too many small yachts and speedboats are simply being abandoned to shed toxins and microplastics into the sea.
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