# microplastics

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Brown Thomas and Arnotts remove 470 cosmetic glitter products from sale

The group said the move is part of its drive to reduce plastic pollution and manage its environmental footprint.

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Apr 21st 2021, 6:38 PM

Bottle-fed babies may ingest 'millions' of microplastics each day, Irish researchers find

The authors noted that it was in developed nations that babies were likely ingesting the most plastic.

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Oct 19th 2020, 5:36 PM

Wet wipes: 50% of brands labelled 'flushable' actually contain microplastics (and shouldn't be flushed)

The researched looked at how sanitary products are polluting Irish oceans.

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Jun 23rd 2020, 6:20 AM

Microplastics found in Arctic and Alps after being carried by wind and snow, scientists warn

The researchers have called for urgent research to assess the health risks of inhalation.

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Aug 15th 2019, 5:43 PM

Irish teenager wins global science award for removing microplastics from water

Fionn Ferreira from Cork received a €45,000 bursary.

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Jul 30th 2019, 7:43 AM

Ireland plans to ban sale of new cars with tailpipes by 2030

The government are also exploring ways of reducing cigarette butt litter.

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Jun 30th 2018, 7:30 AM

Have we broken the ocean?: 'Read the ingredient list before you buy your next batch of toiletries'

We need to recognise the damage our plastic addiction is having on our planet, writes Professor Gordon Chambers.

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Apr 25th 2018, 7:00 AM

Public health could be 'at risk' from exposure to microplastics in drinking water

A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency delves into the source of microplastics in our waters.

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Jun 8th 2017, 3:13 PM