3 reasons to switch to grale
Microplastics are no longer future issues - they’re here, now. At the same time, regulations are tightening, sustainability expectations are rising, and brands are under growing pressure to act. At...
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3 reasons to switch to grale
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The growing evidence: How microplastics are affecting human health
The growing evidence: How microplastics are affecting human health
Microplastic, tiny bits of plastic less than 5 mm in size, are no longer just an environmental concern. New scientific evidence shows they are present in human tissues and may...
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Plastic emissions could double global health damage by 2040, warns new study
Plastic emissions could double global health damage by 2040, warns new study
A major international study published in The Lancet Planetary Health has delivered a warning: the harmful effects of plastic emissions on human health could more than double by 2040 if current...
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How much microplastic is released by chewing gum?
How much microplastic is released by chewing gum?
Microplastics, tiny plastic fragments smaller than 5 mm, are known to be widespread in the environment, food, and even human tissues. Recent research has now identified chewing gum as another...
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Microplastics from tires: The largest plastic source you never see
Microplastics from tires: The largest plastic source you never see
When we talk about plastic pollution, images of plastic bags, bottles, and packaging usually come to mind. Yet one of the largest sources of microplastics globally is far less visible...
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Bottled water vs tap water.
Bottled water vs tap water.
Choosing between bottled water and tap water feels like a small everyday decision. But in recent years, microplastics have added a new dimension to that choice. Headlines often suggest that...
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Six plastic spoons in the brain
Six plastic spoons in the brain
Recent scientific findings reveal that microplastics and nanoplastics are present in human brain tissue – in quantities that have alarmed researchers worldwide. When translated into everyday terms, the amount of plastic...
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Laundry: A source of microplastics
Laundry: A source of microplastics
Every time we wash our clothes, something unseen happens: microscopic fibers are released from textiles and flushed into wastewater systems. These particles, commonly referred to as microfibers or microplastics, originate primarily from synthetic...
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Microplastics in the bloodstream
Microplastics in the bloodstream
Microplastics in human blood are no longer a scientific curiosity, they’re an established finding. For professionals, the more urgent question is what to do with that knowledge. If plastic particles...
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Microplastics and liver health
Microplastics and liver health
The liver is one of the body’s hardest-working organs. It filters toxins, processes nutrients, and regulates metabolism. But new studies suggest that micro- and nanoplastics may disrupt these vital functions,...
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Microplastics in the air we breathe
Microplastics in the air we breathe
When people think of microplastics, they picture oceans or bottled water. Few realize that every breath may carry plastic particles directly into our lungs. Airborne microplastics are an emerging area...
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Microplastics and Fertility: A Silent Link in Reproductive Health
Microplastics and Fertility: A Silent Link in Reproductive Health
The connection between environmental toxins and reproductive health has been studied for decades. Now, microplastics are entering that conversation in a serious way. Recent research suggests that plastic particles may...
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Microplastics are already on our plates
Microplastics are already on our plates
How invisible plastics entered our daily diet When we think about plastic pollution, we usually picture beaches piled with bottles or islands of waste drifting in the ocean. But the...
