The Modern Dispatch

Microplastics

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Microplastic particles swirling within food packaging made from recycled plastics, highlighting potential health risks.
Food & Drink

FAO Raises Food Safety Concerns Over Recycled Plastics

The chilling reality: microplastics and nanoplastics infiltrated 99.

Camila Roque·May 14, 2026
Is Your Body Plastic-Free? Find Out Now with PlastiProof, the World’s First Consumer Saliva Lab Test for Microplastics
Lifestyle

Is Your Body Plastic-Free? Find Out Now with PlastiProof, the World’s First Consumer Saliva Lab Test for Microplastics

A new direct-to-consumer saliva test called PlastiProof allows individuals to determine their personal microplastic exposure levels, addressing growing concerns about the health implications of plastic consumption in the human body. This innovation brings sophisticated lab analysis for environmental toxins directly to consumers.

Sponsored·May 12, 2026
A bright, modern living space with integrated health and wellness technology, showcasing a clean and filtered environment.
Lifestyle

Health and wellness developments could reshape modern living

Microplastics, now detected in human blood, lungs, placentas, and the brain, are driving a surge in demand for homes designed to actively filter out such invisible threats.

Adrian Vale·April 11, 2026