Microplastics 101: Everything You Need to Know

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By Linnea HarrisApr 28, 2023, 9:22 pm217 pts
Quick Key Facts Plastic use has quadrupled over the last 30 years, and 380 million metric tons are now produced annually. Microplastics are small plastic fragments 5 mm or less in diameter, and are either created for products at this size or are the result of plastic degradation in the environment. …

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