New research shows bottled water can contain more tiny plastic particles than tap water. Scientists explain why everyday choices matter.

Microplastics aren't just fouling the world's oceans - invisible plastic fibers are polluting drinking water tapped by millions of people. Where do these fibers come from, and how bad are they for ...

A study found that much of the earth’s tap water is contaminated with plastic fibers — and the United States has the highest level of the countries observed. The study, which was directed by Orb Media ...

Plastic contamination is rampant in bottled water. That was the unsettling conclusion of a study published last year in Frontiers in Chemistry that analyzed samples taken from 259 bottled waters sold ...

UBC researchers have developed a low-cost, portable tool that can accurately measure the amount of plastic in your water or coffee — all within a few minutes. The device pairs with a laptop or ...

Iceland has launched a new scheme to reduce the amount of plastic waste produced by tourists to the island, by giving its tap water luxury branding. The brand, Kranavatn, which translates to ‘tap ...