EFSA is assessing microplastics until 2027 — what is and isn’t known
Detection is settled; exposure and effect are not. Why some studies may overestimate transfer, and three questions that separate useful reporting from noise.
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Research and news on microplastic pollution and solutions
The pellet loss regulation: who needs a certificate and what lands in December
Pellets enter the environment already microplastic-sized. The EU has regulated that pathway specifically, and the December 2026 standards milestone matters more than it looks.
How Do Microplastics Form? Sources and Pathways Explained
How Microplastics Form: The Science Behind Plastic Fragmentation Microplastics — plastic particles smaller than 5 millimetres — have become one of the most pervasive environmental…
How to Reduce Microplastic Pollution: Solutions That Actually Work
How to Reduce Microplastic Pollution: Solutions That Actually Work Microplastics are now found in human blood, the deep ocean trenches of the Mariana, Arctic sea…
Microplastics in Drinking Water: What the Evidence Shows
Microplastics in Drinking Water: What the Evidence Shows In 2019, the World Health Organization published a landmark assessment concluding that microplastics are present in virtually…
Microplastics in the Ocean: Sources, Impact and Solutions
How Much Plastic Is in the Ocean? The scale of ocean plastic pollution has reached a level that scientists describe as a planetary emergency. According…
Microplastics in Food: What the Science Tells Us
Microplastics have been detected in seafood, tap water, bottled water, salt, honey and dozens of other food products. Learn how much we ingest daily and what you can do to reduce exposure.
Microplastics and Human Health: What the Research Shows
Microplastics have been detected in human blood, lungs, placentas and gut tissue. A landmark 2024 study linked arterial microplastics to a 4.5× higher risk of heart attack and stroke.
What Are Microplastics? Complete Guide to Plastic Pollution
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles under 5mm found everywhere — from ocean depths to human blood. Learn what they are, where they come from, health effects, and what Europe is doing about them.