Study finds pervasive presence of microplastics in testicles of humans & canines; can be linked with low sperm count

Polyethylene was the most common microplastic found, followed by PVC  

Microplastics are global travellers of pollution

Understanding how microplastics move in the environment can help us devise strategies to minimise their impact

In 2024, India to be among top 4 contributors of microplastics released into waterbodies

After China, India will release highest volume of microplastics & chemical additives into waterways  

Microplastics and nanoplastics are an emerging threat to cardiovascular health

Their small size enables easy absorption & distribution, allowing them to penetrate highly vascularised organs like the heart

Microplastics in Nigeria’s Osun River: New study flags alarmingly high levels

A recent study found as many as 22,079 pieces of microplastic in just a litre of water

Microplastics have been found in human placenta: Is it a ticking bomb?

Several studies have documented presence of nano and microplastics in foetuses; unrealistic to assume they pose no risk

Scientist discover bacteria that can clean plastic pollution from lakes

Study across 29 Scandinavian lakes finds bacteria that feeds on plastic compounds

How do microplastics end up in babies' poop?

Most products given to babies are made of polyethylene terephthalate or PET

It is raining plastic: 74 tonnes of microplastics fell from the air on Auckland in 2020

Tinier particles that are inhaled easily were found in higher quantities

Microplastics detected in fish samples from Cauvery

The presence of microplastics causes growth defects, skeletal deformities

As told to Parliament (February 8, 2023): No starvation death reported by states or UTs, Smriti Irani tells Rajya Sabha

All that was discussed in the House through the day

Indian landfills — a source of microplastics?

Two studies present evidence of microplastics in Indian dumpsites, which can pose a serious impact on the surrounding environment

US study finds hundreds of thousands of nanoplastic particles in bottled drinking water

Each litre contained 110,000 to 370,000 particles, 90% of them smaller than microplastics

Simply Put: Microplastic, not pollen

Microplastics detected in human blood for the very first time

Scientists found tiny particles of microplastics in almost 80 per cent of the people tested. The discovery shows the particles can travel around …

Microplastics all around: A silent epidemic

All types of sea creatures ingest microplastics; as they move up the food chain, the plastic ends up in the human gut

Polymer plume: Over 170 trillion plastic particles are floating in the oceans, says study

Plastic pollution in the world’s oceans has reached unprecedented levels over the past 15 years

Budget 2021-22: How sustainable is push for nylon?

The Union government’s push to bring nylon production on a par with that of polyester may not have a good bearing on the environment and …

Microplastics again: Report flags threat to marine environment along Kanyakumari coast

Pollutants dog remote beaches, marine ports apart from touristy destinations: Bharatidasan University study

Microplastics in 90% frogs studied in Bangladesh delta, can threaten biodiversity: Study

Microplastics abundance in frog samples from Bengal delta much higher than that observed in Europe, China in past studies

Maldives beaches have the most microplastics: Study

Microplastic concentration was found to be high in waters around Naifaru, the most populous island of Maldives

Managing microplastic pollution is important for meeting sustainable development goals in India

Microplastics are a significant environmental problem and pose risks to marine life, terrestrial organisms and human health

Tiles made from plastic and fly ash: A waste-to-wealth approach

Tiles manufactured using fly ash and plastics are cost-effective and help save irrigable topsoil

‘Humanity’s signature’: Study finds plastic pollution in world’s lakes can be worse than in oceans

Researchers sampled 38 lakes and reservoirs around the world and plastics and microplastics were found at every site, including very remote locations.

Microplastics time-bomb: Why we should not reuse plastic water bottles

Whether microplastic particles cause long-term damage is uncertain but reducing our exposure to them will be wise.