Flavor and Wellness

Plastic Pollution

2 articles

Editorial illustration for How Microplastics Reach Your Plate—and What Science Actually Knows About the Health Risks
Healthy Living

How Microplastics Reach Your Plate—and What Science Actually Knows About the Health Risks

Microplastics are found in our food and water, with estimates suggesting significant annual consumption, but the direct health risks to humans are still under investigation, with current evidence largely based on animal studies and plausible biological mechanisms.

Chloe Bennett·November 1, 2026
Close-up of nanoparticles dispersing from a hot beverage cup into water, symbolizing unseen health risks.
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What Are Microplastics and What Are Their Health Effects?

Single-use beverage cups can release trillions of nanoparticles per liter when exposed to hot water, according to NIST .

Chloe Bennett·August 10, 2026