Tag: microplastics
Our blood is saturated with microplastics: this is what that means – Futura
Our blood is saturated with microplastics: this is what that meansFuture Health. Microplastics in our arteries increase the risk of strokeThe Dauphiné Libéré Plastic nanoparticles are seeping into our arteriesLe…
Microplastics in the carotid artery: How dangerous is it for humans? – Health
As widespread as plastic is in everyday human life, its remains are just as omnipresent. Plastic objects ground into tiny particles have been found on lonely mountain peaks as well…
Microplastics in the carotid artery – health
As widespread as plastic is in everyday human life, its remains are just as omnipresent. Plastic objects ground into tiny particles have been found on lonely mountain peaks as well…
Rotifers shred microplastics into nanoparticles: How dangerous is that? – Knowledge
Over the years, plastic waste in water breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces that are potentially more dangerous to organisms. Tiny animals could play a part in this process…
Mini animals shred plastic into potentially harmful nanoparticles – knowledge
Over the years, plastic waste in water breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces that are potentially more dangerous to organisms. Tiny animals could play a part in this process…
Plastic recycling causes microplastics – knowledge
Where does the microplastic come from? So far there has been one main answer: from the tire abrasion that is rubbed off the tires when driving. Given the current volume…
Microplastics should be banned – from cosmetics to sports fields
EU Commission From sports fields to cosmetics: microplastics will be banned in the future Plastic products often end up in the environment. Certain products containing microplastics are now no longer…
Sales of microplastics will be banned in the EU in the future
As of: September 25, 2023 5:09 p.m To ensure that fewer particles end up in the environment and oceans, the EU bans the sale of microplastics and products to which…
Inhaled microplastics settle in the airways – health
The smallest plastic particles can be found not only in the sea or drinking water, but also in the air. Researchers have studied what happens to them when they are…
Health: Microplastics in food are not the biggest problem in the kitchen
Consumers often misjudge health risks. Great risks lurk, especially in the kitchen. Mark Lohmann from the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment explains. Mr. Lohmann, the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment…