Microplastics, phthalates, BPA and PFAS are all around us. What to know about these potentially toxic substances, how they ...

Called microplastics—chunks less than 5 millimeters across—these bits have been detected everywhere from Arctic sea ice to ...

Scientists analyzed the liquid waste, or leachate, released by four Illinois landfills and the inflows and outflows of associated wastewater treatment plants to determine the fate of two contaminants: ...

Discover the often-overlooked impacts of traditional paints and explore how sustainable alternatives can contribute to a ...

We’re in the midst of a rapidly escalating global plastics crisis. More than 11 billion metric tons of virgin plastics were ...

Litigation related to plastics and microplastic pollution is on the rise. Plaintiffs have brought claims under numerous ...

Microplastics and PFAS flow into wastewater treatment plants from landfill leachate, left, and from storm and sanitary sewers ...

When microplastics settle in your skin, they release harmful substances like BPA, which affect your hormones. It’s not about ...

Through a weird trick of physics, microplastics can lead to cloud formation and could affect weather and climate ...

Plastic cutting boards may be contaminating your food with microplastics, posing potential health risks. Learn about the ...