Research shows people may be ingesting approximately 5 grams of plastic weekly. Try these easy swaps in your kitchen to ...

Other potential microplastics sources our experts brought up are fabrics that touch your skin often (clothing, bedding, ...

Microplastics make their way into the soil, waterways and the food chain. Researchers at Carleton University are taking their ...

The stuff we order online are delivered to us in single-use bags, bubble wrap, and tape, all made of plastic. Plastic has made its way into the food we eat, the water we drink, and even the air we ...

Microplastics, defined as tiny plastic pieces less than five millimeters in size, are linked to serious health conditions such as endocrine disruptions and metabolic disorders. The problem? They're in ...

Micro- and nanoscale plastic particles in soil and water can significantly increase how much toxic chemicals plants and human intestinal cells absorb, according to two new studies from Rutgers Health ...

“Although it was surprising to discover the presence of plastic chemicals in such a huge percentage of the food we tested, in all but 24 specific cases, the items are still safe to eat according ...

“Plastic chemicals are all too common in the food we eat and pose a serious threat to our health,” Gustafson shared in a statement provided to Food & Wine via Consumer Reports. “Minnesotans ...