Solving the world’s microplastics problem: 4 solutions cities and states are trying after global treaty talks collapsed
Microplastics are hard to clean up once released and pose risks to our health and the environment.
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One of the biggest microplastic pollution sources isn’t straws or grocery bags – it’s your tires
Most tires are made of synthetic rubber that sheds particles of microplastics over time.
Plastic you can’t see, damage you can feel
From the air we breathe to the food we eat, microplastics are invading our lives and health.
Video: The impact of microplastics
Plastic breaks down into tiny pieces that damage the environment and human health.
FAU joins first global effort to map microplastics in ocean systems
An international team of scientists has mapped microplastic distribution from the surface to the deep sea.
Plastic pollution: So much bigger than straws
Plastic never was and never will be disposable, and neither are the people it poisons.
Florida Legislature is back with another attempt at expanding control over regulating plastics
A similar proposal died in committee last year amid public opposition.
Marine microplastic pollution: How FAU science faculty, students are studying this problem
Microplastics are less than 5 mm in length, formed from the breakdown of larger plastics or produced for commercial use.
Microplastics promote cloud formation, with likely effects on weather and climate
Microplastics in the air may affect weather and climate by producing clouds in conditions where they would not form otherwise.
Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers
Fast fashion is responsible for an estimated 8% to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.