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Various types of debris float in the lakes, rivers, and oceans around the world. One of the most common kinds of water debris is plastic. Large and small pieces of plastic drift through the world's waters and contaminate them. The tiniest pieces of plastic are known as microplastics. Measuring less than a millimeter in length, microplastics are about the size of a small seed.
How Do Microplastics Form?
Two basic types of microplastics exist. The first type includes tiny pieces of plastic that form as larger pieces break down in the water. This type of plastic generally comes from anything made of plastic, including packaging, bags, toys, and household items.
The second type of microplastics refers to microbeads, which manufacturers make and include in certain types of products. Microbeads are extremely small pieces of polyethylene plastic. Manufacturers use them to enhance toothpastes, health products, cleansers, and beauty products.
Unfortunately, not enough research exists on the effect of plastic contamination on humans, aquatic life, and the environment. More studies need to be conducted to determine the overall impact of microplastics.
However, it is known that plastic is manufactured using chemicals that may cause harm to living organisms, including humans. Moreover, some researchers believe that microplastics can become lodged within the digestive tract, causing medical problems. No evidence exists yet to support this belief, which is why more studies are needed.
If you drink water, you are probably getting a little plastic along with it. Plastic waste is pervasive throughout the world. Despite efforts to recycle, plastic often finds its way into many of the world's waterways. As it degrades into tiny pieces, plastic enters public and private sources of water. If you are concerned about this type of contamination, you can reduce your use of plastic and recycle it at every opportunity.
Large pieces of plastic can easily be filtered out of the water. However, smaller pieces often slip through easily, ending up in tap drinking water. Most microplastics are about 2.5 micrometers, which makes carbon block filters an effective option for eliminating microplastics from drinking water.
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