Microplastics are small particles of plastic less than 5mm in size; nanoplastics are even smaller, ranging from 1 to 100 nanometres (N.B. 1
The JRC, together with the German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), is launching a call for expert laboratories, to participate in the proficiency tests on specific microplastics in water (bottled water, drinking water) and
The European Parliament has voted for a complete ban on a range of single-use plastics across the union in a bid to stop pollution of the oceans. MEPs backed a ban on plastic cutlery and plates, cotton buds, straws, drink-stirrers and balloon sticks.
Scientists have shown for the first time that humans are ingesting microscopic plastic particles in their food. Tiny particles of up to nine different types of plastic were found in every sample investigated - with people from the UK and seven other
The scientists, from the University of Hull and Brunel University, said the contamination from microplastics and other human debris, such as cotton and rayon, was significant and widespread.
Food and drink manufacturing businesses have joined forces to tackle plastic pollution.
Irish-based researchers confirm plastic pollution is reaching deep into Atlantic Ocean.
