PLASTIC AND MICROPLASTIC POLLUTION IN THE ENVIRONMENT
🌍 Plastic and Microplastic Pollution in the Environment What is Plastic Pollution? Plastic pollution is a condition where plastic waste accumulates in the environment , such as in oceans, rivers, soil, and even the air. Plastics are difficult to decompose they can take hundreds of years to break down naturally. Because we use so many single-use plastic items (like shopping bags, water bottles, and straws), the amount of plastic waste on Earth is becoming more and more alarming. 🧩 What are Microplastics? Microplastics are tiny plastic particles, usually smaller than 5 millimeters . They come from various sources, such as: Large plastic items that break down over time (like bottles that crack due to sunlight and friction) Everyday products like face scrubs, toothpaste, and cosmetics that contain microbeads Synthetic fabrics (like polyester or nylon) that release fibers when washed Although small, microplastics can be very harmful to the environment and living thi...