The Impact of Microplastics on Terrestrial Ecosystems
Plastic revolutionized the world, but at a grave cost. Due to its favorable properties, such as flexibility, durability and low production cost, its prevalence around the world skyrocketed, infiltrating nearly every ecosystem and household. However, the problem that arises is that, overtime plastic degrades into increasingly tiny particles, commonly known as microplastics. Microplastics are now found everywhere, from the tops of the mountain to the roots of trees. What are Microplastics? Plastic particles which less than 5mm in size are classified as microplastics [3]. Microplastics fall into two categories – primary microplastics and secondary microplastics. Secondary microplastics result from the … Continue reading