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Microplastics have been found in many different foods. However, simply detecting them does not automatically mean they are causing harm.

These tiny blobs look like giant drops of water and are actually ice dipped in a solution of brown algae and calcium chloride.

Popular soft-drink brand Coca-Cola has announced that they are testing new paper bottles that are environment-friendly and sustainable.