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Cigarette filters are an ‘underestimated’ source of microplastic pollution, study claims - Sustainability Online
The extent of microplastic pollution from cigarette filters is the topic of a new study by researchers at the University at Buffalo.
Cigarette filters are an ‘underestimated’ source of microplastic pollution, study claims
Sustainability Online | Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:05:21 GMT
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How Narragansett Bay became a sink for thousands of tons of microplastics
The Boston Globe | Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:01:00 GMT
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Using sediment cores, University of Rhode Island researchers studied the “exponential” growth of microplastics in the water from the 1940s to now.
The Boston Globe | Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:01:00 GMT
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Yahoo News
Scientists make alarming discovery about impacts of drinking bottled water: 'Higher than anticipated'
"That emphasis validates a lot of the information we've learned."
Scientists make alarming discovery about impacts of drinking bottled water: 'Higher than anticipated'
Yahoo | Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:15:00 GMT
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Yahoo | Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:15:00 GMT
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URMC Newsroom
Team Science Showcase: The People and Partnerships Moving Microplastics Research Forward
Public concern about microplastics and health has grown sharply over the past several years. Questions like “Are plastic cutting boards safe?” and “Should I drink out of plastic water bottles?” are prevalent, but...
Team Science Showcase: The People and Partnerships Moving Microplastics Research Forward
University of Rochester Medical Center | Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:41:15 GMT
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University of Rochester Medical Center | Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:41:15 GMT
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Earth.com
Tap water or bottled water? Microplastics may tip the balance
New research shows bottled water can contain more tiny plastic particles than tap water. Scientists explain why everyday choices matter.
Tap water or bottled water? Microplastics may tip the balance
Earth.com | Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:48:45 GMT
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Earth.com | Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:48:45 GMT
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Forensic approaches to microplastic detection will improve confidence in results
Dr Richard Cross of the Environmental Pollution group at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology tells us about a proposed approach to communicate levels of certainty in findings about microplastics in wildlife and humans.
Forensic approaches to microplastic detection will improve confidence in results
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology | Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:29:00 GMT
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By confirming the detection of microplastic particles with multiple independent techniques, the confidence in the results is increased and any remaining uncertainty can be communicated more ...
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology | Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:29:00 GMT
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Bluedot Living
Daily Dot: Microplastics? Scrub that!
Each time we launder our synthetic clothing, we unleash millions of microplastic particles into the environment.
Daily Dot: Microplastics? Scrub that!
Bluedot Living | Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:15:28 GMT
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The Cool Down
Researchers sound alarm after making troubling discovery inside common meat source: 'Contamination across food systems'
A new review from researchers at Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University found that microplastics are showing up throughout the poultry supply chain.
Researchers sound alarm after making troubling discovery inside common meat source: 'Contamination across food systems'
The Cool Down | Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:30:00 GMT
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Microplastics: Silent killers lurking among us. - 한국AI부동산신문
Despite high public trust in Prosper’s drinking water, local water quality reports do not test for microplastics, an emerging contaminant increasingly linked to human health risks and environmental ex
Microplastics: Silent killers lurking among us.
한국AI부동산신문 | Tue, 10 Feb 2026 03:18:51 GMT
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한국AI부동산신문 | Tue, 10 Feb 2026 03:18:51 GMT
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Meyka
February 10: Bottled Water Microplastics Study Puts ESG Risk in Focus | Meyka
Bottled water microplastics st raises ESG risk for beverage stocks. We explain investor impacts, regulatory watchpoints, and demand shifts between bottled water vs tap in the US.
February 10: Bottled Water Microplastics Study Puts ESG Risk in Focus
Meyka | Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:34:41 GMT
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Meyka | Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:34:41 GMT
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Yahoo News
Sustainably Speaking: The potential harms of microplastics to people & the environment
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – We often hear the word microplastics thrown out, but what exactly are they? Microplastics and nanoplastics are small plastic particles that are found just about everywhere wit...
Sustainably Speaking: The potential harms of microplastics to people & the environment
Yahoo | Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:16:00 GMT
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Yahoo | Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:16:00 GMT
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The Cool Down
Researchers sound alarm after discovering source decimating river health globally: 'For the first time in the world'
An upcoming study in the peer-reviewed journal Water Research detailed the surprisingly strong effect flooding has on microplastic pollution.
Researchers sound alarm after discovering source decimating river health globally: 'For the first time in the world'
The Cool Down | Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:15:00 GMT
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The Cool Down
Scientists issue warning after discovering harmful impact of common waste: 'This is a new 'bad thing''
Discarded cigarette butts also release heavy metals, nicotine, and other toxins into the environment.
Scientists issue warning after discovering harmful impact of common waste: 'This is a new 'bad thing''
The Cool Down | Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT
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Food & Wine
Could These 2 Everyday Vegetables Help Remove Microplastics From Groundwater? Researchers Think So
As concerns about microplastics continue to mount, researchers at Tarleton State University turned to an unlikely duo: okra and fenugreek. They extracted sticky plant polymers, processed them into powders, and added them to contaminated water samples. According…
Could 2 Everyday Vegetables Help Clear Microplastics From Groundwater? A New Study Says Yes
Food & Wine | Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:01:00 GMT
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Food & Wine | Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:01:00 GMT
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The Citizen
Letter: Microplastics remain a threat to Owasco Lake
Auburn is currently fighting a heroic legal battle to update watershed rules that have remained stagnant since 1984. While our city fights for better nutrient management to protect our drinking
Letter: Microplastics remain a threat to Owasco Lake
auburnpub.com | Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:15:00 GMT
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auburnpub.com | Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:15:00 GMT
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Yourstory
This Assam startup Is building microplastic-free, organic tea for a new generation
What began as a response to chemical-heavy cultivation is evolving into a sustainable tea brand from Assam. Rooted in organic farming and backed by the state’s startup ecosystem, the venture reflects a new future for Assam’s tea.
This Assam startup Is building microplastic-free, organic tea for a new generation
YourStory.com | Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:39:49 GMT
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YourStory.com | Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:39:49 GMT
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Kabini river under threat as microplastics and algal blooms raise alarm
The discovery comes from a study conducted by the Department of Zoology at Mary Matha College, Mananthavady, which confirmed the presence of microplastics in the river.
Kabini river under threat as microplastics and algal blooms raise alarm
Onmanorama | Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:21:43 GMT
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Onmanorama | Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:21:43 GMT
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8 Everyday Foods That Are Full of Microplastics
Verywell Health | Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:32:00 GMT
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One study showed that chewing a piece of gum for as little as two minutes released microplastics into the mouth. 11 Researchers found that even natural gum had microplastic contamination. So, even if ...
Verywell Health | Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:32:00 GMT
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Greenpeace Africa
Reheating plastic food containers: what science says about microplastics and chemicals in ready meals - Greenpeace Africa
Scientific research increasingly shows that heating food in plastic packaging can release microplastics and plastic chemicals into the food we eat.
Reheating plastic food containers: what science says about microplastics and chemicals in ready meals
greenpeace.org | Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:16:57 GMT
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greenpeace.org | Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:16:57 GMT
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How Worried Should You Be About Microplastics? A New Doc Aims to Find Out
The Plastic Detox reveals how everyday items can affect health and fertility — and how small changes can help.
How Worried Should You Be About Microplastics? A New Doc Aims to Find Out
Netflix | Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:03:39 GMT
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Netflix | Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:03:39 GMT
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8 everyday foods that are full of microplastics
Verywell Health on MSN | Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT
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Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Microplastics are almost in everything we consume, including water. It's hard to avoid microplastics entirely, but knowing where the highest levels come ...
Verywell Health on MSN | Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT
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