Microplastics

Microplastics, toxic metals taint Bangladesh’s Kushiyara riverbed

Researchers warn that waste dumping and sewerage flows are degrading the Kushiyara’s sediment, threatening aquatic life, fisheries and public...

Bangladesh High Court orders investigation into microplastics in toothpaste

The order follows an ESDO study that detected microplastic particles in 26 of 34 toothpaste samples collected from local...

Bangladesh Toothpaste Study Finds Microplastics in 26 of 34 Brands

ESDO says findings from laboratory tests and a nationwide survey underline the need for tighter product monitoring, clearer labelling...

Microplastics found in Antarctic Larvae  raises alarm over global pollution spread

Scientists have detected microscopic plastic particles inside Antarctica’s only native insect, raising new concerns that microplastic pollution is penetrating...

Micro and Nanoplastics found in bottled water, study warns

New research links bottled water to high levels of micro and nanoplastics, raising public health concerns. Scientists warn particles...