The Arctic is packed with microplastics, and a lot of them are polyester fibers
They may be tiny, but there's strength in numbers.
They may be tiny, but there's strength in numbers.
Scientists found microplastics in razor clams from the coast of Washington
Paper cups have a plastic layer, which release microplastics when in touch with hot water
We urgently need to cut down on the use of plastics -- for the ocean.
Plastics are everywhere, even in you.
It's much faster than previously thought and highly concerning
It's raining plastic, literally.
Researchers found the highest concentration ever
Researchers find new species with plastic in its body.
We thought microplastics were a big problem... but they're a huge one.
More research is needed to understand its effects on fisheries and humans
Tea, plastic-flavored.
Plastics are one of the most widespread contaminants on Earth -- and every bit of it was made by humans.
There's no place spared from our pollution when it falls from the sky.
We each consume about five grams of microplastics each week.
It's not exactly clear what health effects this plastic has on human health.
Researchers are calling for change on all levels of society.
The ban doesn't solve the bulk of microplastics entering EU waters.
More than 100 turtles were tested -- all had synthetic fibers in their guts.
It's the first to show that humans are eating plastic.