Plastic

Microplastics found in the body

Microplastics could be getting into our bodies, study says

Microplastics in drinking water likely do not pose a health risk at current levels, WHO says

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Environmental effort to ban disposable plastic straws spreads to some area hotels

Pasta straws are taking over plastic

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A plastic bag ban would leave Philly covered with dog poop

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Recall issued for selected Entenmann’s products due to plastic contamination

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