Microplastics

Is cutting back on plastic really worth all the effort?

Is cutting back on plastic really worth all the effort?

Is cutting back on plastic really worth all the effort?

Alarming levels of microplastics found in human brains

Alarming levels of microplastics found in human brains

Alarming levels of microplastics found in human brains

Where are microplastics found in your home?

Where are microplastics found in your home?

Where are microplastics found in your home?

Biodegradable plastic exists—but it’s not cheap

Biodegradable plastic exists—but it’s not cheap

Biodegradable plastic exists—but it’s not cheap

How do you solve a problem like glitter?

How do you solve a problem like glitter?

How do you solve a problem like glitter?

In a first, microplastic particles have been linked to heart disease

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Mind, Body, Wonder

In a first, microplastic particles have been linked to heart disease

In a first, microplastic particles have been linked to heart disease

Are BPA substitutes really any safer?

Science
Mind, Body, Wonder

Are BPA substitutes really any safer?

Are BPA substitutes really any safer?

One Stanley bottle helps the environment. But a whole collection?

One Stanley bottle helps the environment. But a whole collection?

One Stanley bottle helps the environment. But a whole collection?

What BPA can do to our bodies—and how to limit your exposure

What BPA can do to our bodies—and how to limit your exposure

What BPA can do to our bodies—and how to limit your exposure

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Meet the next generation of National Geographic Explorers

Meet the next generation of National Geographic Explorers

Simple tips for eco-friendly laundry

Simple tips for eco-friendly laundry

Simple tips for eco-friendly laundry

Microplastics are in our bodies. How much do they harm us?

Microplastics are in our bodies. How much do they harm us?

Microplastics are in our bodies. How much do they harm us?

'Plastics Detective’ Imogen Napper traces pollution to the source

'Plastics Detective’ Imogen Napper traces pollution to the source

'Plastics Detective’ Imogen Napper traces pollution to the source

California’s sweeping new plastics law could be a game changer

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Planet Possible

California’s sweeping new plastics law could be a game changer

California’s sweeping new plastics law could be a game changer

The world’s nations agree to fix the plastic waste crisis

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The world’s nations agree to fix the plastic waste crisis

The world’s nations agree to fix the plastic waste crisis

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