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Tag: Microplastics

  • Invisible invaders: the rise of microplastics in human organs

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    Image description: Photo by Stijn Dijkstra from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/colorful-paper-straps-15528035/  Plastic: lightweight, cheap and durable, it’s become a staple in households and industry. It may make our lives easier, but it also has the ability to enter our bodies and stick around. Whilst this isn’t a new concern – it’s been known for several years that…