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Plastic flows to the world’s waterbodies could double over the next two decades.

Global action is urgently needed to tackle microplastic – and the problem has never been more pressing.

The technology underlying Bitcoin is starting to spread its wings.

Simply trying to avoid synthetic clothing won’t fix our microfibre pollution problem

Small plastic pellets, used in wastewater treatment facilities since the 1990s, are more than just plastic pollution – they carriy potentially dangerous bacteria.

Microplastics go largely unseen but are a scourge of the oceans. Filmmaker Jo Ruxton answers questions about the challenge of filming it.

Political disagreements are stalling talks at the UN global plastic treaty negotiations, but tangible outcomes are vital for the health of people and planet.

We don’t yet know the health effects of microplastics in the brain. But until we find out more, it’s best to limit our exposure to plastics where we can.

We sampled sewage sludge from 13 wastewater treatment plants across three states. We found every resident adds microplastics to farmland, in dried sewage sludge (biosolids) used as fertiliser.

We need to pay close attention to the potential impacts that high levels of microplastics might have on environments and find ways to reduce microplastic levels in Canada’s wastewater stream.