MICRO PLASTICS DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH PLASTIC YOU ARE EATING AND BREATHING? WORDS BY DREW B.
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e are living in a world of plastic.
WHAT IS MICROPLASTIC?
Plastic, a uniquely versatile ma-
Microplastic is a type of debris that exhib-
terial, plays a massive part in our
everyday lives, from the cups and toothbrushes
we use to our clothes. But it is also the number one cause of pollution to marine life. In recent studies, scientists found another problem with plastic that could cause harm not just to animals but also to humans. These are tiny particles that are not visible to the naked eye called microplastics.
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its both microorganisms and plastic properties. It has been defined as any piece of material under 5 millimeters in size. Common durable microplastic particles that can be found are Polypropylene and Polyethylene. These microplastic particles are used in grocery bags, lunch boxes and bottle caps.
