microbeads
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Washing Laundry May Be An Underappreciated Source of Microplastic Pollution
A student research project unveils that tiny plastics in laundry detergents and fabrics could potentially have a big impact on ocean health.
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What You Can Do to Fight Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution can feel overwhelming, but here are some concrete actions we can all take to make a difference.
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New York’s Waterways Are Swimming in Plastic Microbeads
Plastic microbeads, common in soap, toothpaste and other consumer products, are flooding waters. A team from Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory is doing the first large-scale assessment of their impact on New York’s waterways.
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