“Our initial hypothesis was that the synthetic gums would have a lot more microplastics because the base is a type of plastic ...

For 20 years, visitors to Seattle's famous Pike's Place Market have been sticking gum to what has become simply known as "The Gum Wall." Like everything else that's beautiful, it's about to die.

"Be mindful about the environment and don't just throw it outside or stick it to a gum wall," Professor Mohanty advised, according to Discover Magazine. The National Confectioners Association ...

“So, be mindful about the environment and don’t just throw it outside or stick it to a gum wall.” Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on ...

SEATTLE - Seattle's famous "Gum Wall" at Pike Place is getting cleaned for only the third time in more than 20 years. Crews ...

The researchers' analysis revealed that the lion's share of the microplastics were released from the gum in the first two minutes of chewing—thanks to the mechanical action, rather than the enzymatic ...

Chewing gum fiends might want to think twice before popping in another piece of gum. A pilot study found that chewing gum can ...

UCLA researchers found a sticky side effect in a primary ingredient for gum—but they also offer a stay-fresh strategy that's ...

“So, be mindful about the environment and don’t just throw it outside or stick it to a gum wall.” If used gum isn’t properly thrown away, it’s another source of plastic pollution to the environment, ...

Chewing gum as a potential source of microplastics has yet to be widely studied. They’re made from a rubbery base, sweetener, flavorings, and other ingredients. Natural gum products are made using a ...