25,000 Microplastics in One Cup? Why You Should Rethink Takeout CoffeeDrinking coffee from disposable cups can expose you to harmful chemicals and microplastics, increasing health risks.
Microplastics Found to Raise Risk of Cognitive Decline, Mental DisordersMicroplastics in water may increase risks of mental and physical disorders, with higher concentrations linked to cognitive decline.
Freezing Plastic Bottles Releases More Microplastics Than Heating, Study FindsA recent study has found that freezing disposable plastic bottles, including bottled water, can release more microplastics than usual.
Microplastics: More Than Skin Deep?A recent study found that only a minuscule amount of microplastics exposed to the skin reach the bloodstream. The study, which used a human skin model to investigate the absorption of microplastics into the skin and bloodstream, was published in the International Environmental Journal. Microplastics are plastic particles less than 5mm (0.2 in) in size. […]
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25,000 Microplastics in One Cup? Why You Should Rethink Takeout Coffee Drinking coffee from disposable cups can expose you to harmful chemicals and microplastics, increasing health risks.
Microplastics Found to Raise Risk of Cognitive Decline, Mental Disorders Microplastics in water may increase risks of mental and physical disorders, with higher concentrations linked to cognitive decline.
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Microplastics: More Than Skin Deep? A recent study found that only a minuscule amount of microplastics exposed to the skin reach the bloodstream. The study, which used a human skin model to investigate the absorption of microplastics into the skin and bloodstream, was published in the International Environmental Journal. Microplastics are plastic particles less than 5mm (0.2 in) in size. […]
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