Plastic pollution isn’t just an ocean problem anymore—it’s a lot closer to home than you think. A recent study found that the average human brain may contain the microplastic equivalent of five plastic bottle caps. The New York Times delved deeper into the topic with a study in February showing that scientists are just beginning … Read more
As more plastic waste is released into the environment, microplastics in drinking water and food enter the human body, causing damage to internal organs after absorption through the digestive system. According to a study published in Communications Biology, this happens most in the kidneys. What’s going on? The study found that microplastics – small plastic … Read more
Here are some bitter news that you need to sip. Microplastics cannot be avoided, hide everything from the food you eat and the water you drink to the clothes you wear and the cosmetics you use. Now a new study shows that one daily habit can flood your body tens of thousands of these small … Read more