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plastic contamination

Tater Tots Trouble: A Snack Recall You Should Know About

January 12, 2026

A big food company is taking back a lot of frozen tater tots. Why? Because some bags might have tiny, hard plastic bits in them. This isn't good news for anyone who loves this crispy snack. The company, McCain Foods, started this recall on December 3, 2025. They did it on their own, without being f

environment

Microplastics on New Zealand Beaches: A Hidden Threat

May 22, 2025

New Zealand's beaches are under threat from a tiny but significant problem: microplastics. These minuscule plastic particles have been found in beach sediments across the country, with a recent study focusing on three regions: Northland, Waikato, and Canterbury. The study aimed to understand the ext

environment

Plastic Pieces in Our Waters: How City Design and Land Use Affect Pollution

April 9, 2025

Microplastics are tiny bits of plastic that are causing big problems in our rivers and streams. These tiny pieces come from various sources, and one major way they end up in water is through stormwater runoff. This is the water that flows over the ground during rainstorms, picking up pollutants alon