Microplastics
Here's how plastics experts decorate for the holidays
Is cutting back on plastic really worth all the effort?
Alarming levels of microplastics found in human brains
Where are microplastics found in your home?
Biodegradable plastic exists—but it’s not cheap
How do you solve a problem like glitter?
In a first, microplastic particles have been linked to heart disease
Are BPA substitutes really any safer?
One Stanley bottle helps the environment. But a whole collection?
What BPA can do to our bodies—and how to limit your exposure
Meet the next generation of National Geographic Explorers
Simple tips for eco-friendly laundry
Microplastics are in our bodies. How much do they harm us?
'Plastics Detective’ Imogen Napper traces pollution to the source
California’s sweeping new plastics law could be a game changer
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