Do you chew gum regularly? If you do, you might want to take a closer look at the ingredients label on your favourite chewing gum - it might shock you. Campaigners are urging the UK government to ban ...

New research might make you rethink that gum habit. Chewing gum, whether natural or synthetic, contains plant-based or synthetic plastic polymers to enhance texture and flavor retention, making it a ...

A researcher has identified a surprising source of plastic pollution: chewing gum. In an essay for The Conversation, microplastics expert David Jones of the UK's University of Portsmouth revealed that ...

Thousands of tonnes of plastic pollution could be escaping into the environment every year . . . from our mouths. Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers—similar ...

For a hit of minty freshness at any time of day, a stick of gum or a breath mint will do the trick. But which is better for you? There is a clear winner here, according to both a dietitian and a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Researchers have found yet another potential contributor to the ...

University of Portsmouth provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Thousands of tonnes of plastic pollution could be escaping into the environment every year … from our mouths. Most chewing ...

So, you’ve done it. Maybe you were in the middle of a conversation, distracted, or just got a little too carried away with your bubble-blowing skills. Suddenly, your chewing gum is gone, swallowed by ...