New study finds chewing gum releases up to 637 microplastic particles in just minutes, with 94% released in the first 8 minutes regardless of gum type.

SCIENTISTS have discovered a simple way to remove microplastics from tap water – after the tiny plastic fragments were linked to a higher risk of diabetes and stroke. It’s almost imposs…

Some wellness influencers claim that tea bags contain harmful toxins. Do you have to give up using tea bags?

Your cup of tea might contain 11 billion nanoparticles of plastics. Find out which tea bags are plastic free (2025 update).

Recent scientific studies have raised concerns about the presence and potential impacts of microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) in tea-based drinks. …

People who prefer to drink loose leaf tea might be on to something: Scientists in Spain have found microscopic evidence of plastic pollution getting into human cells after being leached from tea bags. Published in the journal Chemosphere, the research by a team from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), Sohag University in Egypt and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research found that polymer-based commercial tea bags can "release millions of nanoplastics and microplastics when inf

Research from the Autonomous University of Barcelona in Spain found that individual tea bags steeped in boiling water can release billions of micro- and nanoplastic particles. Here's what to know.

Recent research flagged risks from using plastic-containing tea bags. Learn how to avoid this.

Plastic pollution from food packaging, like tea bags, releases billions of MNPL particles, which can infiltrate human cells, highlighting serious health risks and the need for regulatory action. Plastic waste pollution poses a significant environmental challenge with serious implications for the

Regular ScienceAlert readers will likely know how pervasive microplastics are – getting into human tissue, ancient rock, and bottled water – but it may come as a shock to discover just how many of these tiny fragments can lurk inside a single tea bag.

Tea bags could be exposing tea drinkers to billions of nanoplastics per sip, according to recent research.

UAB researchers found that polymer-based tea bags release billions of micro- and nanoplastics during infusion. These particles can penetrate intestinal cells, even reaching the cell nucleus. Advanced techniques confirmed the contamination.

UAB research has characterized in detail how polymer-based commercial tea bags release millions of nanoplastics and microplastics when infused. The study shows for the first time the capacity of these particles to be absorbed by human intestinal cells, and are thus able to reach the bloodstream and spread throughout the body.

Tea is one of the most consumed beverages in the world, second only to water. Whether you’re sipping a soothing chamomile before bed or relying on a strong black tea to power through your workday, it’…

Layers of wood dust can be used to trap and remove microplastics in water, scientists have said.

Nanoplastics and Microplastics in Tea: Why You Should Care. There are many benefits to drinking tea, but your daily cuppa’ might cause more harm than good.

Join Senbird in the movement against microplastics in tea. Learn about our biodegradable tea bags and how you can enjoy a safer, more sustainable tea experience.

Researchers at the University of British Columbia have developed a filter that traps virtually all micro and nano plastics from water using bark and sawdust.

Microplastics are everywhere. They are used in everyday products likes water bottles and tea bags. In this article, you will learn what microplastics are and why they're so detrimental to our health.

Avoiding microplastics can feel impossible—but limiting sites of known exposure is one way to protect your health.