Microplastics: The New Pollutants
According to a new study, tiny particles of plastic, known as microplastics, have been found in the Arctic region and the Alps, carried by the wind. The study called for an urgent assessment of the risk of inhalation of the microplastics.
Microplastics
- Microplastics are particles less than 5 mm in size butit is a catch-all term that encompasses various types of plastics, shapes, and sizes. They could potentially all have different effects on animals (including humans), plants, and other organisms and their environments.
Sources
- Beauty Products: Microplastics are either manufactured — for instance, microbeads that are used in cosmetics and ....
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