How States and Cities Are Tackling the Microplastics Problem

How states and cities are tackling the microplastics problem

With global plastics negotiations stalled, local governments across the U.S. are experimenting with bans, labeling laws, and recycling requirements to limit microplastics in water, soil, and air—policies that are already shaping federal debates.

Solving the microplastics problem: 4 solutions cities and states are trying

Microplastics seem to be everywhere – in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat. They have turned up in human organs, blood, testicles, placentas and even brains. This story was first published in The Conversation While the full health consequences of that exposure are not yet known, researchers are exploring potential links between microplastics and negative health effects such as male infertility, inflam…

Solving the world’s microplastics problem: 4 solutions cities and states are trying after global treaty talks collapsed - Gettysburg Connection

Sarah J. Morath, Wake Forest University Microplastics seem to be everywhere – in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat. They have turned up in human organs, blood, testicles, placentas and even brains. Microplastics are a growing concern in marine environments. As they break down, the particles can become microscopic. Oregon State University via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA While the full health consequences of that exposure are…

Solving the World’s Microplastics Problem: 4 Solutions Cities and States are Trying After Global Treaty Talks Collapsed - The Planetary Press

Written by: Sarah J. Morath Microplastics seem to be everywhere – in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat. They have turned up in human organs, blood, testicles, placentas and even brains. While the full health consequences of that exposure are not yet known, researchers are exploring potential links between microplastics and negative health effects such as male infertility, inflammation, liver disease and other metabolic prob…