Are Microplastics in Our Water Becoming a Macroproblem? | National Geographic
Published October 27, 2015
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You might not be able to see them, but they're in the water. Although trash heaps are easier to spot in waterways, microplastics—pieces of plastic smaller than five millimeters—have started to stir more concern. Acting as sponges, the pieces soak up the chemicals around them and often make their way through the food ch…
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