Microplastics
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Environmental Pollutant
Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic, smaller than a grain of rice, that come from the breakdown of larger plastic items or are manufactured to be small. They are found everywhere, from the deepest oceans to the air we breathe, and can be accidentally eaten by animals and even humans.
High Concern
Source: World Health Organization (WHO)
Concerns are high due to their widespread presence in the environment and food chain, with potential for physical harm and chemical leaching once ingested by living organisms.
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Last updated: May 16, 2026