Microplastics

300 million tons of plastic waste are generated each year, leaking into oceans, soils, and even human bodies. Photo: TBS
Thoughts

Toward a legally binding global plastic treaty

From microplastics to waste-clogged coastlines, plastic pollution has become a planetary crisis. A new UN treaty offers hope, but only if it centres science over industrial interests

Microplastics cause damage to human cells in the laboratory. Photograph: David Kelly/Photograph David Kelly
Health

Microplastics found in every human testicle in study

New study finds presence of microplastics in every human placenta tested
Health

New study finds presence of microplastics in every human placenta tested

Nanoplastics in our bodies. What are we supposed to do about it?
Thoughts

Nanoplastics in our bodies. What are we supposed to do about it?

Plastic pollution has infiltrated every aspect of our lives. Photo: Nayem Ali
Panorama

Tiny but deadly: Microplastics now running through our hearts

Infographic: TBS
Panorama

Microplastics in frogs and fish: A grave concern for human health and ecosystems

Scientists find microplastics in human breast milk for the first time
Science

Scientists find microplastics in human breast milk for the first time

A fish-shaped robot, which researchers say can suck up microplastics in shallow water, moves under the direction of a near-infrared (NIR) light, in this screen grab taken from a handout video provided to Reuters July 12, 2022. Zhang Xinxing's research team from Polymer Research Institute, Sichuan University/Handout via REUTERS
World+Biz

Chinese scientists develop robot fish that gobble up microplastics

Microplastics found in 5 local sugar brands
Videos

Microplastics found in 5 local sugar brands

Representative Photo: Pixabay.
Bangladesh

Microplastics found in 5 local sugar brands

Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic less than 0.2 of an inch (5mm) in diameter - some so small that they're not even visible to the naked eye (file photo)
World+Biz

Microplastics found in human lungs for the first time

Study shows 80% of people have microplastics in blood
Videos

Study shows 80% of people have microplastics in blood

Microplastics cause damage to human cells in the laboratory. Photograph: David Kelly/Photograph David Kelly
World+Biz

Microplastics particles found in human blood for first time