8: The Deal With Microplastics

Let’s talk about microplastics! What are they? Why are they harmful? What can we do about them? As always I’d love to chat about science/sustainability/anything under the sun; send me an Instagram DM (@lauraediez, easiest for me!) or an email via my contact page! 

References:
  • This is a great PDF handout by NOAA on micro plastics
  • Here is more info on the Microbead Free Waters Act
  • Here is a galley of product lists containing micro plastics, broken down by country and then severity of the micro plastics (red/orange/green) – some are surprising!

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