Ditch your dish sponge, take a packed lunch: 33 easy plastic-free kitchen swaps

Plastic is a growing concern, so it’s time to cut back. Here’s how, from tips on reducing our use to ideas for more sustainable products

Plastics in everyday objects may disrupt sleep in same way as caffeine, study finds

Findings show for first time how plastic chemicals throw off the body’s internal clock by up to 17 minutes

Microplastics found in human ovary follicular fluid for the first time

Peer-reviewed study’s findings raises fresh question on the toxic substances’ impact on fertility

Wooden spoons are making us sick? I thought that was fish slices

Another day, another health scare. I’m struggling to know which dangers I should take seriously, writes Arwa Mahdawi

An open letter to the microplastics living in my body

If we are forced to house these tiny plastic interlopers, perhaps it’s time we sat down and had a chat

Microplastic discovery in penises raises erectile dysfunction questions

The contaminants have also recently been found in testes and semen, amid concerns about falling male fertility

A greener clean: three ways to eco-proof your cleaning routine

Conventional products can be bad for your health and for the environment. There are low-waste, biodegradable alternatives

‘They’re in the air, drinking water, dust, food …’ How to reduce your exposure to microplastics

No corner of the planet is free from minuscule fragments of plastic packaging, textiles or utensils. We ask scientists what this means for our health – and what we should do to protect it

Microplastics found in human breast milk for the first time

Exclusive: Researchers concerned over potential health impacts of chemical contaminants on babies

Five ways to reduce plastic in the bathroom

From bamboo toothbrushes to using refill options or your own containers, it’s not hard to change your ways