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Extremely small fragments of plastic

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Microplastics: Extremely small fragments of plastic
Microplastics are "synthetic solid particles or polymeric matrices, with regular or irregular shape and with size ranging from 1 Ī¼m to 5 mm, of either primary or secondary manufacturing origin, which are insoluble in water." Microplastics are dangerous to human health and the environment because they contain harmful chemicals which leak into the air, water, and food.

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Will companiesĀ cut down on microplastic pollution? [Video]

Will companiesĀ cut down on microplastic pollution?

Microplastics are among the worst polluters for all ecosystems and canĀ be harmful to all life. We look at how new regulations could reduce the contamination that often occurs during the transport of..

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 08:00Published

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