The More Bottled Water You Drink, the More Microplastics You’re Ingesting

A review of more than 140 studies found that many micro- and nanoplastics in bottled water don’t come from the water itself, ...
ZME Science

There’s a Big Reason You May Want to Ditch Those Plastic Coffee Cups

Finally, since heat is the factor that triggers plastic release, avoid putting boiling liquids directly into plastic-lined ...
Plastics Today

Plastic Pipe Testing Lab Expands to Meet Growing Global Market

Global laboratory-based testing services leader Element Materials Technology has announced an expansion of its lab in Sweden specialized in plastic pipe testing. Element said the investment is ...
AZOM

How can automation solve the challenges of plastics testing?

In this interview, Sammi Sadler, Senior Applications Engineer at Instron, provides insights into how automation is being introduced for plastics testing and the opportunities this can bring. How would ...
AZOM

Improve Plastic Pipe Testing Accuracy With ATS Ring Pull Fixtures

Let us help you with your inquiries, brochures and pricing requirements Request A Quote Download PDF Copy Download Brochure ATS provides a range of test fixtures and ...
Slate

I Tested My Blood for Microplastics. The Results Weren’t What I Expected.

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Please bleed more, I thought, looking at ...

‘A bombshell’: doubt cast on discovery of microplastics throughout human body

Exclusive: Some scientists say many detections are most likely error, with one high-profile study called a ‘joke’ ...