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[+] tiny plastic bits it contains, a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences said on January 8, 2024. AFP via Getty Images Microplastics: The Invisible Threat in Our Everyday Lives Microplastics are everywhere. These are tiny particles less than 5 millimeters in diameter, with nanoplastics typically being less than 1 micrometer in size.
Primary microplastics enter the environment already less than 5 millimeters in size, including microfibers and microbeads. Secondary microplastics arise from the breakdown of plastics. They commonly result from floating waste in our oceans that is continuously exposed to UV radiation causing them to degrade and enter our food chain.
Microplastics have been found in sea salt, tap water, and even household dust. They are also in the products we use daily. Every liter of bottled water contains at least 240,000 microplastic particles.
They’re not just in plastic bottles and containers, but also arise from plastic cutting boards, Teflon cookware, fabrics and beauty products. The implications of their presence in our lives are alarming. Emerging research suggests that these microplastics may significantly impact our health, acting as endocrine disruptors, altering hormonal signaling, and potentially leading to weight gain and other serious health issues.
Plastic pieces.