Through their accumulation in soils, microplastics have recently become a matter of concern. The aim of this review is to assemble and investigate the…| www.sciencedirect.com
Scientists who sampled seemingly pristine Arctic snow have discovered high levels of microplastics that were likely carried north by the atmosphere.| Los Angeles Times
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Waste experts across Southern California believe we'll figure out how to deal with trash by 2050 — by going back to basics and reducing and reusing what we buy.| Los Angeles Times
Documents outlining the EPA's plan to roll back vehicle emission standards reference California by name 27 times.| Los Angeles Times
The suit claims Atlanta-based WinCup continues to sell, distribute and market foam products in California despite a state law that was supposed to ban such sales starting Jan. 1.| Los Angeles Times
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta filed a first-of-a-kind lawsuit against Exxon Mobil, accusing the oil giant of deceiving the public about plastic recycling.| Los Angeles Times
Gov. Gavin Newsom this week stymied implementation of landmark state environmental legislation that would have limited the amount of single-use plastics sold and distributed in California.| Los Angeles Times
New study: As global plastic production grows, so too does the concentration of microplastics in our bodies.| Los Angeles Times
Nanoplastics are microscopic flecks so small that they can be absorbed into human cells and tissue, as well as cross the blood-brain barrier.| Los Angeles Times
Microplastics draw scrutiny as potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease.| Los Angeles Times
Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act| CalRecycle Home Page