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 ...

The innocent-looking stick of gum in your pocket harbors a concerning secret. As microplastics continue infiltrating our environment—from oceans and drinking water to everyday items like tea bags and ...

Simply Gum Inc. seems to want the federal government—as opposed to the advertising industry’s self-regulation process—to decide whether its claims regarding “plastic” and other ingredients in ...

Some people are biting off more than they can chew by searching for the ingredients used to make gum. Perhaps the most shocking additive — also used commonly in skin care products — is lanolin, an ...

We've all heard the playground warning: "If you swallow gum it will stay in your stomach for seven years." The good news? That's a myth. While the rubbery "gum base" isn't digestible, your digestive ...

The founder of UK-based ‘super natural’ chewing gum start-up Milliways is also calling for a single-use plastic levy to make it easier for consumers to switch to a ‘more sustainable’ option. Chew on ...