PET
PP
PVC
LDPE

moldable plastics

we named them
so we wouldn’t have to name
what they’re doing

to us

#Emoetry #Moldable #FreeVerse #Poetry #JustWrite #Thermoplastics #Microplastics #MoldableThermoplastics

Scientists shocked to find lab gloves may be skewing microplastics data Scientists may have been unknowingly inflating microplastics pollution estimates, and the surprising source could be their own lab gloves. A University of Michigan study found that common nitrile and…

"A University of Michigan study found that common nitrile and #latex #gloves release tiny particles called #stearates, which closely resemble #microplastics and can contaminate samples during testing.": buff.ly/t9sv8t1

via sciencedaily
#plastics #scientists #researchers

Scientists Say Washing Dishes With a Sponge Has a Concerning Side Effect scitechdaily.com · By

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Kitchen sponges shed microplastics, but water use drives most environmental harm. Real-world and lab data show reducing water consumption has the …

#science #microplastics

😬 Just finished watching The Plastic Detox on Netflix.

❓ Curious: (a) have you seen it and (b) are #microplastics and petrochemical exposure something you care about?

Probably shouldn't have watched it right before bed. 🤷‍♀️

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esd8...

#ecosky #lowwaste #sustainability

Eat kimchi, sleep 11 minutes longer and try 'postage stamp vacuuming' — plus 7 more health tips to help you have a great week Health hacks for the week ahead — including the brain-boosting benefits of making a home-cooked meal at least once a week.

#Discover @paulinsc.bsky.social @hermes61.bsky.social #Health #HealthTips #Food #Sleep #Cooking #Microplastics #Tips

I share health tips when I can. Some aren't as up-to-date as we'd like, but mostly they're good. RE: the banana tip, instead of plastic, foil's better.

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#Microplastics Kitchen sponges can release up to 6.5 million pieces of microplastic per gram

#Microplastics Scratched nonstick pans/plastic mixing bowls & blenders
Plastic straws/forks/spoons/plastic wrapped foods
The hotter plastic gets, the more microplastics are released.
In a plastic mixing bowl, water with salt releases threefold more microplastics than salt-free water

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Woman uses her bare hands to save this starving whale.

#whale #ocean #debris #microplastics

On Paper You’re 20, but in Reality You’re 50. Here’s the Reason!
#nanoplastics #microplastics #environment #health #age

These Food Storage Containers Help Reduce Your Exposure to Microplastics—and They’re on Sale EatingWell · Kristin Montemarano

EatingWell · Kristin Montemarano

Shop glass container sets, beeswax wraps and more, up to 62% off. Grab your garbage pail, put on some comfortable clothes and prepare to detox your …

#food #microplastics

Microplastics aren’t just pollution, they’re carriers.

They transport heavy metals and antibiotic resistance genes through soil, crops, and into the food chain.

A new review reveals a growing “triple threat” in modern agriculture.
#Microplastics #FoodSafety #AMR

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This High School Student Invented a Filter That Eliminates 96 Percent of Microplastics From Drinking Water Virginia teenager Mia Heller’s filtration system harnesses the power of ferrofluid, a magnetic oil that binds to microplastics in flowing water

This High School Student Invented a Filter That Eliminates 96 Percent of Microplastics From Drinking Water

A magnetic field pulls the microplastics out of the water and successfully removes 95.52% of microplastics from the water

#MiaHeller #environment #microplastics #PFAs #pollution #water

Small particles, large questions: unravelling the toxicity and potential health risks of PET micro-/nanoplastics - Particle and Fibre Toxicology Despite the extensive use of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the public health implications of its micro- and nanoparticles (MNPs) remain poorly understood, raising credible concerns about human exp...

Small particles, large questions: unravelling the #toxicity and potential health risks of PET #microplastics / #nanoplastics

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Microplastics and chemical contaminants of polymers in Cage-Cultured Fish: A pioneering case study from Ashtamudi Ramsar Lake, India Occurrence of microplastics (MPs) in aquaculture species remain understudied in India. This research analysed microplastics (MPs) and associated chemi…

#Microplastics and #chemical #contaminants of #polymers in Cage-Cultured Fish: A pioneering case study from Ashtamudi Ramsar Lake, India

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Are Scientists' Lab Gloves Making Microplastic Pollution Look Worse Than It Really Is? A study finds lab gloves can leave residues mistaken for microplastics, potentially inflating pollution estimates by thousands of particles.

Are Scientists’ Lab Gloves Making Microplastic Pollution Look Worse Than It Really Is? #Science #EnvironmentalScience #Microplastics #Pollution

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the veneer of a bird encased in a plastic shell

Boids

[ #boids #lucidblocks #vermin #3d #art #blender #fanart #indiegames #plastic #microplastics ]

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High school student invents filter that eliminates 96% of microplastics from drinking water - www.msn.com/en-us/health... - #water #pollution #microplastics

#plastics (in brief)
;
"tea bag.. Brewing a cuppa w. such a [#plastic] bag using water at 95 degrees C has been shown to release 11.6 billion #microplastics and 3.1 billion #nanoplastic #particles into your tea, some.. highest contamination for any food or bewerage.."
- Discarded. (G.& Z.;2025;p109)

One in five NSW waterways has severe microplastic contamination, study finds A NSW government study finds microplastics in all 120 estuaries sampled, with severe pollution in about 19 per cent of rivers and estuaries.

“A state government study found microplastics in all 120 NSW estuaries sampled, with 19 per cent rated E for severe contamination. “

#water
#pollution
#microplastics

www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

#auspol

Great to be part of the team contributing to this new book on #microplastics and #nanoplastics. I helped with two chapters alongside super co-authors @praetorius-a.bsky.social, @mattmacleod.bsky.social, @pradodomercq.bsky.social, Patrizia Schmidt and Wendel Wohlleben.

Are tea bags made of plastic?

You might be surprised to learn that many "paper" tea bags use a thermoplastic lining to stay sealed in boiling water.

This can release billions of nanoplastics into your cup!

#Microplastics #HealthHacks #SustainableLiving

This High School Student Invented a Filter That Eliminates 96 Percent of Microplastics From Drinking Water Virginia teenager Mia Heller’s filtration system harnesses the power of ferrofluid, a magnetic oil that binds to microplastics in flowing water

Virginia teenager Mia Heller’s #filtration system harnesses the power of ferrofluid, a magnetic oil that binds to #microplastics in flowing #water.
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Can the Global Plastics Treaty tackle micro- and nanoplastics pollution?

A key question highlighting the need for global, science-based solutions.

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#Nanoplastics #Microplastics #GlobalPolicy #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Allatra

Call for papers for Contaminants, Environment, and Society. Group of people collecting samples along a riverbank surrounded by trees for community contaminant research.

Our first ever collection invites research showing how communities, including Indigenous communities, lead contaminant research for health and policy impact.

Submit before 30 May, 2026 ▶️ https://ow.ly/nbtx50Yfg6l

#Contaminants #IndigenousKnowledge #MicroPlastics #Ecotoxicology

Launched on Monday, this book offers a timely, research driven foundation for anyone wanting to understand the science and the complexity of this global issue➡️ books.rsc.org/books/edited...

#RSCBooks #PlasticInTheEnvironment #Microplastics #ChemSky

This Common Lab Item Could Be Faking Microplastics Pollution The tools meant to detect microplastics—lab gloves—might be quietly skewing the results.

This Common Lab Item Could Be Faking Microplastics Pollution #Science #Biology #Microbiology #Microplastics #Pollution #EnvironmentalScience

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Harvest all the microplastics from our bodies and sell them on the open market while oil is restricted. Lemons into lemonade. 🤑 #straitofhormuz #plastic #microplastics #science @ndrew.bsky.social

Scientists discover food that can help you poop out microplastics Though tiny plastic fragments have been known to accumulate in the brain, liver and placenta, they are especially disruptive to the delicate microbial balance in the gut.

1/2 The findings from the Kimchi Institute build on existing research suggesting that probiotics help to neutralize some of the toxicity of microplastics, adding that fermented foods might actually help remove some of those toxins from our systems, not just disarm them.
#GutHealth
#Microplastics

With the Earth warming at a troubling rate, plastic pollution will also worsen, recent study says - The Weather Network Earth's growing amount of plastic pollution can be amplified by climate change, with a recent study highlighting the ways extreme weather conditions can further spread and expose the toxic pollutant i...

Double trouble: How one major environmental crisis is magnifying another. 🌎

#ClimateChange #Microplastics #GreatLakes

Enjoy the #PFAS + #microplastics.