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Jamie Woodward
A researcher from the University of Manchester discussing the impact of microplastics.
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Aug 24, 2024
• 9min
Do we eat a credit card's worth of microplastic each week?
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Professor Jamie Woodward, a researcher from the University of Manchester, dives into the striking statistic claiming we consume 5.5 grams of microplastic weekly—akin to a credit card's weight. He unpacks the study's origins, revealing the vast range of ingestion estimates that span from 0.1 to 5.5 grams. Woodward critiques media sensationalism around these numbers, discusses the challenges of measuring microplastics accurately, and emphasizes the importance of particle size over mere quantity when assessing health risks.
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