Microplastics are present in foods you probably eat every day, but there are ways to reduce your intake.

1. Seafood One of the most significant ways plastic particles end up in our food is through single-use plastics that break down and find their way into waterways and soil.

Rice is also a hot spot for microplastics. A University of Queensland study found that for every half cup of rice, there are 3 to 4 milligrams of plastic. If you use instant rice packets, that number ...

Chen tested the effects of microplastics on lab-grown versions of gut cells that closely resemble real human intestines. “We’ve found that micro- and nano-sized plastic particles can be taken ...

Microplastics are really small pieces of plastic — less than five millimeters long on one side or about the size of a pencil ...

A new study reveals an alarming number of mechanisms throughout the life-cycle of plastic that could enhance or spread ...

Millions of tons of plastic in the ocean aren't floating in plain sight—they're invisible. Scientists have now confirmed that ...

Biodegradable plastics improve soil nutrient cycling and pea root growth more effectively than traditional plastics, ...

Washing plastic in dishwashers raises the release of microplastics into the environment, which poses a human health risk, a new study finds. Experts explain.

When to Harvest Potatoes, According to Experts originally appeared on Dengarden. You’ve put in the hard work and effort to lovingly plant and grow potatoes in your garden.

A major review finds plastic particles enter food through packaging, processing, and repeated use—explaining how they end up in your body.