Trillions of Microplastic Particles Spread on Land Used to Grow Food
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By James Lofty, Pablo Ouro and Valentine Muhawenimana In addition to being consumed and absorbed by animals and plants, microplastics pose a serious threat to the soil ecosystem because they leach toxic chemicals and transport hazardous pathogens. Plastic particles smaller than 5mm (known as microplastics) are well-documented pollutants in ocean and freshwater habitats.
Trillions of Microplastic Particles Spread on Land Used to Grow Food
Trillions of Microplastic Particles Spread on…
Trillions of Microplastic Particles Spread on Land Used to Grow Food
By James Lofty, Pablo Ouro and Valentine Muhawenimana In addition to being consumed and absorbed by animals and plants, microplastics pose a serious threat to the soil ecosystem because they leach toxic chemicals and transport hazardous pathogens. Plastic particles smaller than 5mm (known as microplastics) are well-documented pollutants in ocean and freshwater habitats.