Microplastics have been linked to heart attacks, fertility issues and cancer - and they’re found everywhere from clouds to our bloodstreams. These tiny plastic particles come from larger plastics that ...

Microplastic fibers from synthetic clothing have quietly become one of the most pervasive forms of pollution in rivers, ...

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Last month, Democratic New York City Council Member James Gennaro introduced a bill that would change the way ...

When tossing a load of laundry into the washer, the last thing on your mind is likely the amount of plastic washing out of your clothes or detergent. Yet, our clothing and the way we do laundry ...

A single load of laundry can release several million microfibers. Here’s a few tips to keep your clothes from shedding this type of pollution. The most common microplastics in the environment are ...

CLEANR began as a simple idea from three Case Western Reserve engineering students: help people clean the planet while they clean their clothes. Now, they’re putting their microplastic-filtering ...

Last month, Democratic New York City Council Member James Gennaro introduced a bill that would change the way countless New Yorkers do their laundry — by banning laundry detergent pods. More ...

Microplastics are turning up everywhere, from remote mountain tops to deep ocean trenches. They also are in many animals, including humans. The most common microplastics in the environment are ...

Textiles shed microfibers while they are manufactured, worn and disposed of, but especially when they are washed. A single wash load can release several million microfibers. Many factors affect how ...

Microplastics are turning up everywhere, from remote mountain tops to deep ocean trenches. They also are in many animals, including humans. The most common microplastics in the environment are ...