As Stockholm sorts more waste, let’s not create more plastic
Stockholm is preparing for a major shift in how waste is managed. By January 1, 2027, households will be able to sort packaging waste directly at their property. Plastic, paper,...
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At Grale, we are dedicated to ending the plastic pollution crisis and building a truly circular future. Here, we share insights, research, and stories about the challenges and solutions shaping the fight against plastic waste. Explore the latest developments in technology, sustainability, and innovation with us.
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Microplastics inside prostate cancer tumors: What the new study reveals
Microplastics inside prostate cancer tumors: What the new study reveals
A recent pilot study has made headlines around the world: microplastics were found inside the tumors of most men diagnosed with prostate cancer. These findings raise important questions about how...
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Could microplastics be a hidden factor in Parkinson’s Disease?
Could microplastics be a hidden factor in Parkinson’s Disease?
Recent scientific reviews are raising important questions about how microplastics might be more than an environmental nuisance. Emerging evidence suggests they may interact with biological pathways linked to neurological conditions,...
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It’s time to switch to materials designed to return to the earth, not stay in it.It’s time to switch to materials designed to return to the earth, not stay in it.
The numbers in this graphic are a sobering reminder of why our mission at Grale is so urgent. A plastic bottle used for 15 minutes can persist in our environment...
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Microplastics and the gut microbiome: What do we really know?
Microplastics and the gut microbiome: What do we really know?
Microplastics (plastic pieces smaller than 5 millimeters) and nanoplastics (even smaller particles, often invisible to the eye) are now found in food, drinking water, and air. Because we swallow small...
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Are you eating plastic from your cutting board?
Are you eating plastic from your cutting board?
Plastic cutting boards are convenient, cheap, and easy to sanitize but there’s a tradeoff most of us never think about. Every time a knife hits a plastic surface, it doesn’t...
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3 reasons to switch to grale3 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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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...
