Grist

MAY 28, 2020

“It shows that the ocean is not only a sink but also a source of microplastics,” Melanie Bergmann, a marine ecologist who was not involved in the study, told Grist in an email. Steve Allen said that the same process of microplastic ejection is likely happening out at sea, and in other bodies of water like rivers and lakes.

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Eco-Business

JANUARY 11, 2025

Plastic-contaminated soils affect food security, water quality and ecosystems, making soil health a critical global issue.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 8, 2020

All materials do this, even plastics, which break down into what we call microplastics – i.e. plastic particles smaller than 5mm. Yet, given the environmental impact of plastic straws , they don’t make sense for the health of our planet either. Biodegradable Straws Reduce Microplastics at Sea and on Land. ABOUT THE AUTHOR.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The meat you buy in the store may be contaminated with microplastics. A recent study by Free University of Amsterdam found microplastics in the bloodstreams of pigs and cows for the first time. According to Dr. According to Dr. Leslie, microplastics in the soil likely found their way into crops eaten by animals.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

While challenging, the impact on the environment, human health, and biodiversity warrants such an endeavor. Implementing such a system would require carefully designed infrastructure, stringent regulations, and public cooperation.

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Grist

JUNE 10, 2022

The tire particles pollute air, water, and soil and contain a wide range of toxic organic compounds, including known carcinogens, the analysts say, suggesting tire pollution could rapidly become a major issue for regulators. Other recent research has suggested tire particles are a major source of the microplastics polluting the oceans.

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Elemental Excelerator

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Preserving our soils, forests, and ecosystems is vital to sequestering carbon and feeding a growing population. Climate Robotics is developing advanced robotics to sequester carbon and improve soils. At the intersection of climate change and equity lies human health. Build regenerative land and food systems.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2022

And even then, the bags only break down to remain as microplastics that accumulate within the food chain. As already mentioned, once in the environment, plastic bags take up to 1,000 years to break down, and when they do break down, the microplastic byproducts remain in the environment and accumulate up the food chain.

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Grist

MARCH 22, 2024

Scientists know, for example, that at least 3,200 plastic chemicals pose risks to human health or the environment. more than $900 billion in health expenses annually. Because so many plastics and petrochemical products are traded internationally, some endocrinologists and public health authorities believe a global approach is needed.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2023

Consumption of PFOS-contaminated freshwater fish can cause significant increases in peoples’ blood serum levels of the forever chemical, creating potential health risks. There should be a single health protective fish consumption advisory for freshwater fish across the country.” National EPA tests show nearly all fish in U.S.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In addition, some health services have takeback programmes for expired or unused medication, preventing them from being flushed down the drain or disposed of improperly. Pharmaceutical companies are collaborating with universities and research institutions to develop more environmentally friendly drugs and production processes.

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Grist

JUNE 27, 2020

The pandemic is still raging, the Arctic is burning up , and microplastics are polluting every corner of the Earth , but do try to take a deep breath. By contrast, the lush rainforests to the south of the Sahara have trees that both block the wind and hold on to the soil with their roots, keeping all the muck from taking to the air.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 7, 2021

Because they are entirely plant-based, the pods are safe for the soil, leaving behind zero microplastics. After use, the pod is completely compostable when incorporated with other industrial compost. That means the pods need to go into municipal compost bins for proper processing.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Meanwhile new threats are seeping into our waters, including microplastics and so-called forever chemicals. We should remember though that rivers have never been maintained for human health but for wildlife and nature. Campaigners are right to be saying that this is not good enough. It is good that people are demanding better.

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Green Market Oracle

JANUARY 30, 2020

Here is a brief introduction to 50 young activists that fighting for the health of our planet and our communities. He is also concerned about health problems in black communities due to poor air quality. Through his passion for the outdoors, he witnessed the effects of microplastic pollution on the environment. So here I am."

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