Microplastics – A Threat to Food Production at the Base Level of Photosynthesis
Microplastics are everywhere and we need to know the impacts of these tiny plastic particles. These tiny particles are in our water, our food, in the air, in the soil, in the plants. Everywhere is anywhere and anywhere is everywhere. What are microplastics? Broken down plastic objects and items that are randomly discarded or disposed of in approved manner. The plastic particles are less than 5 millimeters requiring a microscope to view the particles. Even smaller particles are referred to as nanoplastics. Because the globe is so ensconced in the use of plastics domestically, in industry, medical equipment and applications, … Continue reading