Barbie Daryl Hannah introduces decomposable "MyCelia Barbie" Thom Dunn

Environment The largest source of plastic in our fresh water is laundry lint David Pescovitz

microplastics Microplastics in drinking water is likely not harmful to people, World Health Organization says Mark Frauenfelder

microplastics Study: people could be eating a credit card's worth of microplastics per week Mark Frauenfelder

Weird Mystery solved: why has a beach in France been blighted by washed-up parts for toy Garfield phones for more than 30 years? Cory Doctorow

science Earth now way outside "safe operating space for humanity," says new report Carla Sinclair

History The dark side of plastic: understanding the impact on our bodies, ecosystems, and the world Elías Villoro

fast fashion Ultra-fast fashion company Shein is 'even worse than you thought' Jennifer Sandlin

Science Microplastics have been found in human blood for the first time ever Devin Nealy

pollution Nurdles: the plastic pellets toxifying the oceans Rob Beschizza

plastics Coca-Cola testing a paper-based bottle Clive Thompson

glitter Another reason to hate glitter — it damages river ecosystems Mark Frauenfelder

cuisine Scientists discover the WORST cup of tea Séamus Bellamy

Science "Fancy" silky teabags shed microplastics Rob Beschizza

Science Microplastics found in human poop David Pescovitz

poison Study: most table salt brands contains plastic Rob Beschizza

art The Balkan blobject robot at the 2073 Venice Biennale Cory Doctorow

video The creeping scourge of vertical video is now embraced by more platforms Andrea James

family That sea salt you bought probably has microplastics in it Andrea James

patagonia Patagonia study shows Patagonia fleece jackets a pollutant Jason Weisberger