Americans consume thousands of microplastic particles every year

Americans consume thousands of microplastic particles every year, according to a new study. Unlike the larger bits of plastic you may find i...

Americans consume thousands of microplastic particles every year, according to a new study. Unlike the larger bits of plastic you may find in products, such as microbeads used in exfoliants, microplastic particles are very tiny, typically microscopic, and they often result from larger plastic products that have started to degrade or shed. The health effects of consuming these tiny plastic … Continue reading

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