Glass Bottles Found to Shed 50x More Microplastics Than Plastic A new French study has revealed that drinks sold in glass bottles may carry more than what meets the eye. Scientists were taken aback to discover that glass bottles shed a staggering 50 times more microplastics into their contents compared to plastic counterparts. This groundbreaking […]
Tariffs Won’t Kill Fast Fashion, But They Might Kill Sustainable Fashion
Tariffs Won’t Kill Fast Fashion, But They Might Kill Sustainable Fashion In recent years, the fashion industry has been undergoing a transformation. With sustainability and ethical practices at the forefront of many brands’ agendas, there has been a notable shift towards a more conscious way of producing and consuming fashion. However, with America’s escalating trade […]
Chewing gum dirty secret: Gum detonates microplastic bombs in your mouth
Chewing Gum Dirty Secret: Gum Detonates Microplastic Bombs in Your Mouth Microplastics are tiny plastic particles – between 1 micrometer- and 5 millimeters-wide. Every year, humans unknowingly consume a significant amount of plastic through various sources, with one surprising culprit being chewing gum. While gum has been a popular choice for freshening breath and improving […]