Looking into the correlation between microplastics on strawberry surfaces with microplastics in air and pesticides

A new study from Murdoch University in Australia indicates that agricultural soils contain up to 23 times more microplastics than oceans — an alarming figure that highlights the invisible dimension of plastic pollution in the terrestrial environment. According to the researchers, microplastics and nanoplastics have been detected in widely consumed crops, such as lettuce, wheat and carrots. These contaminants reach the soil through fertilizers, p…

Microplastics are already present in drinking water, food, and even the air we breathe. A growing body of research suggests that these tiny particles may be linked to a variety of health problems, including heart and lung disease. How can we reduce the threat as microplastics become a fixture in modern life?

Looking into the correlation between microplastics on strawberry surfaces with microplastics in air and pesticides

With the global increase in plastic pollution, microplastic contamination of agricultural products has become an emerging environmental issue that threatens food safety. In this study, linear analysis combined with principal component analysis was used to determine the correlation between microplastics…

Scientists have found that mineral fertilizers can be a source of microplastics that pollute soil and plants.