Despite the development of modern technologies, treatment facilities around the world are not able to completely remove microp water from drinking water. This poses a serious threat to human health, because plastic enters our body daily - through drinking water, washing or even watering plants.
Science Alert reports the problem , citing environmental research data from Texas University in Arlington.
Microplastic are tiny fragments of plastic, which are formed as a result of the breakdown of larger plastic objects: packaging, clothing, hygiene products, etc. According to researchers, over 9 billion tons of this substance have been produced since the appearance of industrial plastic in the world, and much of it has been in the environment, decomposing to micro -sizes.
You do not escape from the filters: most cleaning systems are really able to reduce the amount of plastic, but not completely eliminate it. Therefore, the particles return to the environment - along with other toxic contaminants that can be tolerated.
"Microplastic is able to penetrate into the human body with water, and its consequences can manifest in the form of chronic diseases: from cardiovascular problems to oncology,"-warns the senior author of the study of University Jung Kim.
Studies indicate that even synthetic clothing is a source of harmful micro -fibers. Against this background, experts advise you to take a closer look at the choice of textiles - less synthetics, more natural.
In addition to improving filtration technologies, it is necessary to develop clear standards that determine what is considered a microplasty and how to measure it in water. This is emphasized by Ecologist Jenny Kim Nguien.
In parallel, people should be raised: even simple actions - as a choice of less plastic clothing or reducing consumption of disposable products - can reduce the flow of micropplastic into nature and our organisms.
