Do we really ingest the amount of one credit card a week in microplastic?

How much plastic waste are we consuming in our food and beverages?

Stars Insider

17/01/25 | StarsInsider

HEALTH Human body

Most of us are aware of the scourge of plastic pollution. Its impact on the environment and wildlife is well documented. But what is not so well known is the potential harm microplastics can have on the human body. Studies have shown that  these small plastic pieces are accumulating in critical human organs including the brain, heart, and lungs. But how are these potentially dangerous microplastics being ingested, and does the rate of consumption really amount to the anecdotal claim of one credit card's worth of plastic every week?

Click through and lean more about how we are inadvertently eating and imbibing plastic waste.

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