Chewing gum could be poisoning you with microplastics, say campaigners
Chewing gum could be doing more harming people according to campaigners who gathered outside Parliament to demand greater ...
RealClearScience
Watch: Chemist Searches for Microplastics in Chewing Gum
(via Reactions) In March of 2025, scientists announced they'd found microplastics in 10 brands of chewing gum, including five brands of so-called “natural” gum. Watch as George tries to replicate this ...
C&EN
Didn't Believe There Were Microplastics in Gum So I Tested My Spit
In his 1974 graduation speech at Caltech, Richard Feynman said words that every scientist should always live by: “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself — and you are the easiest ...
WKAR
EGLE announces first-ever Microplastics Awareness Week
The week includes events in which the public can learn about microplastics, participate in cleanups and discover practical solutions to reduce plastic waste at home. In a proclamation, Governor ...
The Washington Post
Microplastics are everywhere. You can do one simple thing to avoid them.
If you are concerned about microplastics, the world starts to look like a minefield. The tiny particles can slough off polyester clothing and swirl around in the air inside your home; they can scrape ...