"I certainly understand, and everyone understands, that plastic is a really important part of our society. But there are some direct exposures that we can reduce," says Sheela Sathyanarayana, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington who studies chemicals in plastics that affect the endocrine system. This highlights the need to acknowledge the benefits of plastics while also recognizing the importance of minimizing exposure to harmful microplastics.
Microplastics are everywhere. These small plastic particles - often smaller than the width of a human hair - have been found in the food we eat, the liquids we drink and throughout the human body... One recent study linked plastics in blood-vessel plaque to the risk of heart attack, stroke or death from any cause. This underscores the urgency of addressing microplastic contamination.
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