Scientists have identified microplastics – tiny pieces of plastic less than 5mm in size – in the UK The Beach in 2004Twenty years on, the world has watched in horror as microplastics began to show up all over the planet, and today we have a non-exhaustive list that shows just how bad things have gotten.
There is still much we do not know about how microplastics affect ecosystems and our bodies, but recent research has shown that they Changes in mouse behavior, Human heart problemsand possibly Human infertilityAccording to one study, humans have at least 50,000 plastic particles As Gizmodo previously explained, this A waste of time If we continue to produce plastic at the same levels as before, we will not be able to extract microplastics from the environment.
So where exactly can we find microplastics? The list below includes some of the places that are of most concern due to their impact on our health and shows just how ubiquitous the pollution is.
This list will be updated regularly as new research detects microplastics in more locations.
