Extension Rural Health & Nutrition

Microplastics and Health: What You Need to Know  

What are Microplastics? Microplastics are defined as plastic particles smaller than 5 millimeters (mm) in size, originating from larger pieces of plastic that break down over time through various processes. Due to their small size, the plastics are often difficult for the human eye to detect. However, the impact they leave does not go unnoticed. […]