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Lab Gloves Found to Distort Microplastic Measurements

The study flags glove residues that mimic plastics in common tests.

New Measurements Reveal Far Higher Airborne Microplastics Over Chinese Megacities

Korean Team Debuts Hydrogen-Plasma Torch That Recycles Mixed Plastics in 0.01 Seconds

Global Plastics Treaty Talks Stall as Deadline Looms

Microplastics in Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Rising Mental Health Risks