What is meant by Microplastic? When plastic is produced, used or even when it is disposed, it sheds tiny, micro scale particles that are too small to be seen by the naked eye. These tiny particles are called microplastic and they are present everywhere from our food to even crossing the placental barrier between mother […]
The Impacts of Microplastic Pollution on the Environment
Introduction Microplastic: Microplastics are smaller particles of any kind of plastic. The European Chemicals Agency and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have defined microplastic as smaller plastic particles ranging in size up to 5mm. These smaller particles make their way into the natural ecosystem through various sources. For detailed information about plastic pollution, read: What […]