The UK is falling behind in tackling microplastic pollution – here are three ways the government can catch up
Microplastics are accumulating in our food, water, air and bodies – yet UK regulations aren’t designed to reduce them.
May 6, 2025 • ~7 min
Glitter’s sparkle hides a darker side – it can change the chemistry of our oceans
New research shows microplastics in glitter can disrupt how marine life builds its shells and reefs.
May 2, 2025 • ~5 min
What’s that microplastic? Advances in machine learning are making identifying plastics in the environment more reliable
To deal with microplastic pollution, it helps agencies to know what kind of plastic they’ve got on their hands.
March 6, 2025 • ~8 min
Car tyres shed a quarter of all microplastics in the environment – urgent action is needed
Tiny flakes of plastic, generated by the wear and tear of normal driving, eventually accumulate in the soil, in rivers and lakes, and even in our food.
Nov. 27, 2024 • ~6 min
Microplastic pollution is everywhere, even in the exhaled breath of dolphins – new research
8 million metric tons of plastic wind up in Earth’s oceans annually, where marine animals are exposed to this pollution and its potential health effects.
Oct. 16, 2024 • ~7 min
Can you trust companies that say their plastic products are recyclable? US regulators may crack down on deceptive claims
As concern about plastic pollution mounts, the federal government is revising its standards for calling products recyclable. A recent fine against Keurig could be a sign of things to come.
Sept. 23, 2024 • ~10 min
US has its first national strategy to reduce plastic pollution − here are 3 strong points and a key issue to watch
Better measuring standards, more responsibility for producers and an end to single-use products are all positive steps. But the US has not yet endorsed a cap on plastic production.
Aug. 16, 2024 • ~9 min
US has its first national strategy to reduce plastic pollution − here are 3 strong points and 1 big gap
Better measuring standards, more responsibility for producers and an end to single-use products are all positive steps. But the US has not yet endorsed a cap on plastic production.
Aug. 16, 2024 • ~8 min
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