Environment Digest 47 – The Impact of Plastic on Health by Lois Law
Plastic bottles, containers and packaging are an integral part of everyday life, but plastic and its associated chemicals can negatively impact human health through various pathways, including direct exposure to microplastics as well as indirect effects from plastic production, use and waste management. Microplastics, tiny plastic particles of less than 5mm, are found in the air, water, and food, and can enter the human body through ingestion, inhalation and skin contact.
Environment Digest 47 – The Impact of Plastic on Health by Lois Law