Microplastics pollute rivers and enter our food
Invisible plastic particles from daily waste infiltrate rivers globally, accumulating in fish and shellfish before reaching human plates, raising concerns about our health.
Tiny plastic fragments, less than five millimeters, are pervasive pollutants in rivers worldwide. These microplastics come from everyday items like clothing fibers, tire wear, and microbeads, entering waterways through runoff and wastewater. Rivers transport an estimated 1.15 to 2.41 million metric tons of plastic to oceans annually, with microplastics making up a significant portion.
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