According to a new study, tiny particles of plastic, known as micro plastics, have been found in the Arctic region and the Alps, carried by the wind. The study called for an urgent assessment of the risk of inhalation of the Micro plastics.
Micro Plastics: Micro plastics are particles less than 5 mm in size but it is a catch-all term that encompasses various types of plastics, shapes, and sizes. They could potentially all have different effects on animals (including humans), plants, and other organisms and their environments.
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Beauty Products: Micro plastics are either manufactured — for instance, microbeads that ....
