Plastic has become one of the defining materials of modern civilization, and it turns out that extends well beyond our ...

Among the most concerning sources identified were hospital equipment, baby bottles, children's toys, and household paint. An ...

I’m about to show you a graph—but before I do, I need to warn you: when I first saw it, it felt like a jump ...

That “magic” sponge under your sink may be hiding an environmental downside. While melamine sponges are famous for ...

Microplastics circulate globally through the atmosphere, but their sources may not be what scientists once thought.

Microplastics originating from domestic waste and wastewater are increasingly entering the food chain, posing serious threats ...

We're ingesting a credit card’s worth of microplastics a week. The EPA must take stronger action to protect our water from ...

Tiny seafloor creatures play a vital role in coastal ecosystems. New research suggests microplastics may now be interfering ...

Natural fibers like cotton, linen, wool, silk, or hemp are better options. If you do still have synthetic fabrics in your ...

CTS discusses a recent study into pollution and how it may impact the restoration of roadside habitats for pollinators.

Researchers in Germany have just unveiled a textile-based cascade filter designed to capture microplastics ...

A $25 Aldi kitchen item is quickly gaining cult status among shoppers, but while some are racing to the store’s middle aisle, ...