While the concern regarding the potential harm of microplastics persists, there remains a scarcity of studies examining the association between microplastics and disease risk in humans. A 2022 study conducted in China discovered a higher presence of microplastics in the feces of individuals with inflamma...
The number of studies reporting the presence of microplastics, has grown exponentially as did the concern over plastic degradation into smaller particles like nanoplastics, a potentially more pernicious form of plastic pollution. The reported effects of micro(nano)plastics on biota range from depletion ...
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Because of its size and potential to be washed down the drain after use and into the ocean so quickly, many scientists are calling for an immediate ban on the creation and distribution of all glitter. When glitter enters the ocean, as with all microplastics, the size of these particles mean...
flexible, they often have additives that extend the life of the plastic. Ultraviolet radiation and weathering break plastic down into smaller particles called _microplastics._ These pieces are then ingested by seabirds, fish, and whales, and have been found in more than 100 aquatic species...
Yet, for many consumers, thesefast fashion issuesare not even on their radar as they continue to purchase the latest fashion trends. Microfibers How can anything ‘micro’ be a big deal? Microfibers and microplastics, despite their small size, are a big deal. Microfibers are synthetic fabr...
If improperly disposed of, material residues may even end up in oceans as microplastics, endangering marine ecosystems (European Commission, 2018). Second, single-use cups also contribute to climate change: The global annual carbon dioxide emissions resulting from their use are comparable to the ...
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) are toxic industrial chemicals that were banned in the U.S. in 1979. However, they are used elsewhere in the world; and because they are stable in the environment, they are a big concern in ocean waters.Research has found high levels of PCBs in dry and ca...
One area of concern is the processing sector. There are fewer processing plants than there are both farmers and retail stores. If plants close, production stops. We have seen the temporary closure of a porkprocessor in Québecdue to COVID-19 and a big beef plant in Alberta hastemporarily cl...