Microplastics in Food Chain

Microplastics are small pieces of plastic that are found all over the world in rivers, oceans, soil and other environments. They are defined as plastic particles less than 0.2 inches (5 mm) in diameter. They are either produced as small plastics such as microbeads added to toothpaste and exfoliants, or are created when larger plastics are broken down in the environment. Microplastics are common in oceans, rivers and soil and are often directly consumed by animals…