The Infinite Curiosity

Microplastics (MPs) are the hottest topic now a days and they should be because they are everywhere and by everywhere I mean EVERYWHERE. The oceans, the Islands, the lakes, the sediments, inside the organisms and even in human blood too. before we go further lets see What are they?  There is no agreed upon definition of Mps in scientific literature but some scientists define them as tiny plastic particles with a size range between 1μm-5mm. They can be of different shapes and colors (transparent as well)  and are released into the environment directly or indirectly. Directly through washing machines, industries and personal care products (watch your glitter use, folks) while Indirect exposure means the breakdown of larger plastic pieces into smaller ones (how? a topic for another day). Why Worry?  Mps are a pollutant of emerging concern for multiple reasons.  They are everywhere  They are a threat to ecological health  Small organisms eat them and they ...