How chewing gum contributes to plastic pollution—and how to reduce its environmental impact
Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers—similar to the plastic material used in car ...
Your favourite chewing gum might be hiding tiny plastic pieces, say scientists
A study shows chewing gum could release up to 600 microplastic fragments, raising awareness of ingestion and environmental ...
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Microplastics linked to 3 chronic diseases — and now they’ve been detected in gum
Not to burst your bubble, but your gum might be packed with plastic. A new study found that chewing a single piece releases hundreds — if not thousands — of microplastics into your saliva ...
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Every time you chew gum, you’re filling your mouth with plastic
When you pop a piece of gum in your mouth, you might be hoping to freshen your breath, relieve some stress, or just get a bit of flavor. But you could also be getting thousands of microplastics ...
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Scientists find concerning link between chewing gum and cancer-linked microplastics
They can be found in almost everything, including our air, water, food and apparently, chewing gum. Studies suggest that when these pernicious plastic particles work their way into our bodies ...
Bad news for gum lovers: It may contain microplastics, new research finds
“Gum is safe to enjoy as it has been for more than 100 years,” the National Confectioners Association said via email. The ...