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 ...

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 ...

Chewing gum has long been a go-to for fresh breath and a quick snack without the calories. Yet, many of us have no idea what's in it. While it seems harmless, the ingredients in chewing gum can ...

Purchasing a pack of gum can result in an unexpected source of plastic pollution winding up in your mouth. As detailed by Futurism, microplastics expert David Jones of the United Kingdom's University ...

If you enjoy a refreshing stick of gum now and then, you may be biting off more than you should chew. A recent pilot study found that chewing gum – even those labeled "natural" – can release hundreds ...