Bottle-fed babies may ingest 'millions' of microplastics each day, Irish researchers find
The authors noted that it was in developed nations that babies were likely ingesting the most plastic.
The authors noted that it was in developed nations that babies were likely ingesting the most plastic.
The researched looked at how sanitary products are polluting Irish oceans.
The researchers have called for urgent research to assess the health risks of inhalation.
Fionn Ferreira from Cork received a €45,000 bursary.
The government are also exploring ways of reducing cigarette butt litter.
We need to recognise the damage our plastic addiction is having on our planet, writes Professor Gordon Chambers.
A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency delves into the source of microplastics in our waters.