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Scientists say the technology could eventually be integrated into wastewater treatment plants to capture particles that often ...

How biosolids from wastewater treatment plants serve as a significant pathway for microplastics in urban environments.

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"We can't see those microplastics, but unfortunately, based on the results of our survey, there are likely microplastics in ...

A study led by the University of Bonn has found that kitchen sponges shed microplastics during normal use, with different ...

Kitchen sponges release microplastics as they wear down during everyday use, with some sponge types shedding far more than ...

Three Indian teenagers have earned international acclaim for developing "Plas-Stick," a biodegradable solution to remove ...

A new report was released about how microplastics have been found in several water sites around Illinois. We hear from ...