Scientist calls for transparency from chewing gum brands

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A recent US pilot study found natural chewing gums release ‘similar amounts of microplastics’ to synthetic gums

US research indicating that natural chewing gums release “similar amounts of microplastics” into the saliva to synthetic gums should not deter consumers from buying them, a UK scientist has advised.

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