- I’m a Microplastics Researcher. Here’s How To Limit Their Dangers
For more than three decades, UC San Francisco Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences Tracey Woodruff, PhD, MPH, has researched how the toxic chemicals that surround us in modern life make us sick, like those in microplastics
- Microplastics - Wikipedia
The term microplastics is used to differentiate from larger, non-microscopic plastic waste Two classifications of microplastics are currently recognized Primary microplastics include any plastic fragments or particles that are already 5 0 mm in size or less before entering the environment
- Everything you should know about microplastics - UNEP
One widely used approach defines microplastics as any fragment of plastic that is between 1 nanometer and 5 millimetres wide One nanometre is just a fraction of the width of a human hair, and 5 millimetres is about the width of a wedding band Where do microplastics come from?
- Microplastics | Definition, Properties, Plastic Pollution | Britannica
microplastics, small pieces of plastic, less than 5 mm (0 2 inch) in length, that occur in the environment as a consequence of plastic pollution Microplastics are present in a variety of products, from cosmetics to synthetic clothing to plastic bags and bottles
- Microplastics: Sources, health risks, and how to protect yourself
Microplastics are emerging pollutants, posing significant challenges for individuals, communities, and governments However, there are actionable steps that can be taken to reduce exposure
- Microplastics Everywhere | Harvard Medicine Magazine
We encounter microplastics everywhere: from trash, dust, fabrics, cosmetics, cleaning products, rain, seafood, produce, table salt, and more Little wonder that microplastics have been detected throughout the human body, including in the blood, saliva, liver, kidneys, and placenta
- What are microplastics? - NOAAs National Ocean Service
Microplastics are small plastic pieces less than five millimeters long which can be harmful to our ocean and aquatic life
- What’s the deal with microplastics, the material that ‘never goes away’?
Microplastics – plastic fragments up to 5 millimeters long – are inescapable An estimated 10 to 40 million metric tons of these particles are released into the environment every year, and if current trends continue, that number could double by 2040
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