(Natural News) Researchers from the Anglia Ruskin University found that microplastic can curb the growth of earthworms, potentially affecting plant and soil health. Earthworms play an important role in the soil ecosystem as they dramatically alter soil structure, nutrient dynamics, water movement and plant growth. But the presence of microplastics is harming earthworms, according to the findings published in the journal Environmental […]

(Natural News) Polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene make up most of the microplastics in the Mediterranean coastal waters, suggests new research. The study, published in the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin, found concentrations as much as 500,000 microplastics per square kilometer in certain areas of the Mediterranean coast. Researchers from the University of Barcelona also found other types of microplastics, such as nylon […]

(Natural News) A study published in Scientific Reports showed that sea salt samples contain trace amounts of microplastics. Experts define microplastics as plastic particles smaller than five millimeters. According to experts, microplastics come from a variety of sources such as industrial waste, personal care products, and plastic litter. As part of the study, a team of aquatic toxicologists […]

(Natural News) Think twice before tossing that tiny bit of plastic away. The BBC reported on the results of a new study, which warned that a single piece of plastic was all it took to kill a sea turtle, especially if it was a young animal. Australian researchers have estimated that a turtle which eats […]

(Natural News) A study carried out by researchers at the King’s College London has revealed that a wide majority of mussel samples taken from different beaches are contaminated with microplastics. As part of the research, the scientists collected mussel samples from four beaches around Kent, U.K. and found that up to 60 percent of samples exhibited microplastic contamination on average. […]