Study Provides First Evidence that Plastic Nanoparticles Can Accumulate in the Edible Parts of Vegetables

Washing Vegetables Won’t Remove The Plastic Particles Inside Them

You’re at the kitchen sink, scrubbing a fresh radish. You trust that washing clears away dirt, bacteria, and maybe pesticide residue. But what if some contaminants are already locked deep inside the plant, in places no soap or rinse can reach? The post Washing Vegetables Won’t Remove The Plastic Particles Inside Them appeared first on Study Finds.

Scientists Discover Plastic Nanoparticles Inside Vegetables

from The National Pulse: WHAT HAPPENED: Scientists have found plastic nanoparticles in the edible parts of vegetables for the first time, raising concerns about the implications for the food chain. 👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Researchers from the University of Plymouth, led by Dr. Nathaniel Clark and Richard Thompson. 💬KEY QUOTE: “This is the first time a study has demonstrated nanoplastic particles […]

Scientists Discover Plastic Nanoparticles Inside Vegetables.

PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Scientists have found plastic nanoparticles in the edible parts of vegetables for the first time, raising concerns about the implications for the food chain.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Researchers from the University of Plymouth, led by Dr. Nathaniel Clark and Richard Thompson.KEY QUOTE: “This is the first time a study has demonstrated nanoplastic particles could get beyond that barrier, with the potential for them to accumulate…

Plastic nanoparticles found inside edible vegetables for first time, scientists say

Nanoplastics penetrate natural barriers in radish roots and accumulate in both fleshy part and leaves

Study provides first evidence that plastic nanoparticles can accumulate in the edible parts of vegetables

Plastic pollution represents a global environmental challenge, and once in the environment, plastic can fragment into smaller and smaller pieces.

Plastic nanoparticles can accumulate in the edible parts of vegetables

Plastic pollution represents a global environmental challenge, and once in the environment plastic can fragment into smaller and smaller pieces. A new study shows for the first time that some of the tiniest particles found in the environment can be absorbed into the edible sections of crops during the…