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Microplastics: How Worried Should You Be?
Science Vs
Plastic Persists, Nature Cannot Digest
The overwhelming presence of eight billion tons of plastic on Earth highlights the rapid accumulation of waste since its mass production began in the 1950s. Unlike organic materials that decompose due to the action of bacteria and microorganisms, plastics remain intact as they lack natural decomposers that can break them down. Instead, plastics fragment into microplastics and nanoplastics, which have infiltrated food sources, human bodies, drinking water, and the air we breathe, raising concerns about their pervasive impact on health and the environment.
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