Microplastics - plastic particles smaller than 5 mm in size - are a major cause of environmental pollution, and this can no longer be overlooked by society.
Microplastics have become a more significant issue as concern has grown around plastic pollution and its environmental effects. Ongoing research has looked into biodegradability and ways to increase this. However, more recent research has focused on how plastic pollutants can damage biological organisms.
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Researchers at Staffordshire University are conducting studies to determine the extent of plastic pollution in agricultural soils and its global effects.