Sunlight makes microplastics leak hidden chemicals into water, creating pollution that spreads far beyond plastic pieces.

Scientists remain unsure about how droughts in rivers affect plastic pollution. A new study suggests that the drying up of riverbeds could increase plastic weathering caused by the sun’s ultraviolet ...

New study uncovers the step-by-step molecular changes that occur as plastics leak dissolved organic matter under sunlight, with implications for ecosystems, water quality, and global carbon cycling.

A 2024 experimental study published in LabMed Discovery investigated the release of microplastics and associated contaminants from disposable paper cups into hot beverages. Researchers found that when ...