Plastics are now omnipresent in our daily lives. The existence of microplastics (1 µm to 5 mm in length) and possibly even nanoplastics (<1 μm) has recently raised health concerns. In particular, nanoplastics are believed to be more toxic since their smaller size renders them much more amenable, …| PubMed
I spoke with Douglas Walker, Ph.D., about his efforts to understand how these tiny plastic particles may affect human health.| National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
NIEHS grantee examines the effects of exposure to tiny metal and plastic particles in animal models.| National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Plastic is everywhere: In your home, your office, your school — and your ocean. Among the top 10 kinds of trash picked up during the 2017 International Coastal Cleanup were food wrappers, beverage bottles, grocery bags, straws, and take out containers, all made of plastic.| oceanservice.noaa.gov