Microplastics

Microplastic in compost poses risk to food safety: research

A new study from Griffith University has discovered alarming levels of microplastics in compost samples across Victoria.  Each kilogram has been shown to contain thousands of plastic particles. Contamination is a significant risk to soil health and food safety, as microplastics can degrade into nanoplastics that are absorbed by plant roots and enter the food …

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Microplastics: a hidden hazard

Microplastics are plastics smaller than five millimetres in diameter, and they’ve become a concern for researchers.They’re considered as emerging pollutants because they’ve been found everywhere, including inside our bodies.But how are microplastics are affecting the environment and our health? Image: UnSplash- Scaled Produced By: Ash Taylor Featured In Story: Susan Wilson – Professor in Environmental …

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