US EditionAirborne microplastics: Where do they come from, where do they go?
- New research published by Genomic Press identifies ways to decrease microplastic and nanoplastic intake, suggesting drinking tap water instead of bottled water can lower consumption significantly from 90,000 to 4,000 particles annually.
- The study advises against using plastic containers for heating food and avoiding tea bags due to microplastic release.
- The authors of the study expressed concern over human exposure to microplastics, noting that their impact on various organ systems is not fully understood.
- A study from the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology found that the ocean is not a significant source but rather a sink for airborne microplastics, retaining 15% of those particles.
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There is no scientific consensus on the consequences of microplastics for the body. A carcinogenic effect, inflammatory effects, and respiratory diseases are not excluded – reasons enough for a self-experiment.
Airborne microplastics: Where do they come from, where do they go?
How tiny plastic particles enter the atmosphere is an important question, as airborne microplastics are a potential health threat. Using a global chemical transport model, researchers have provided evidence that, contrary to previous claims, the ocean is not a major source of microplastics to the atmosphere, but a significant sink.
Microplastics Are in Your Food and Water But Here’s How to Reduce Exposure - One Green Planet
Microplastics are in your food, water, and even your brain. Here's how to cut exposure and make smarter, more sustainable choices. The post Microplastics Are in Your Food and Water But Here’s How to Reduce Exposure appeared first on One Green Planet.
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