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There Are Teeny Tiny Plastic Fragments in German Beer, Study Finds

There Are Teeny Tiny Plastic Fragments in German Beer, Study Finds

Researchers analyze 24 beer samples, find traces of contamination in all of them

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 19th, 2014
Microplastics Are a Bigger Threat to Marine Wildlife than Previously Assumed

Microplastics Are a Bigger Threat to Marine Wildlife than Previously Assumed

New study finds microplastics can work their way through marine creatures' gills

Plastic Trash Can Birth a New Type of Rock Material, Researchers Say

Plastic Trash Can Birth a New Type of Rock Material, Researchers Say

In order for this to happen, the plastic must mix with sediment, a pinch of organic debris

Teeny-Tiny Bits and Pieces of Plastic Found in Arctic Sea Ice

Teeny-Tiny Bits and Pieces of Plastic Found in Arctic Sea Ice

This indicates microplastic pollution is a bigger problem than believed

Facial Scrubs Are Poisoning Marine Worms, Evidence Suggests

Facial Scrubs Are Poisoning Marine Worms, Evidence Suggests

New study documents the impact of microplastics on aquatic ecosystems

Facial Scrubs, Exfoliators Bid Microplastics Farewell

Facial Scrubs, Exfoliators Bid Microplastics Farewell

Univeler decides to green up its working agenda, phase out microbeads