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New Interactive Map Highlights Plastic Pellet Pollution in U.S. Waterways

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Plastic pellets and microplastics are polluting lakes, rivers, and other waterways, posing significant environmental and public health threats. On Thursday, PIRG and PennEnvironment launched an interactive map …

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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FDA Launches Web Page to Monitor Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Food Supply

July 28, 2024July 27, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced a new web page dedicated to tracking research on microplastics and nanoplastics in the food supply. This initiative aims to …

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