More microplastics in babies ’ faeces than in adults’ – study

Researchers say children ’s mouthing behaviour and products such as bottles may be to blameInfants have more microplastics in their faeces than adults, a study has found.Microplastics are plastic particles smaller than 5mm in size that have been released into the environment from the breakage of bigger plastic objects. They are a threat to the environment because they do not easily biodegrade, and recent research has found them indust, food, fruit,bottled water and, as a result,animal and human faeces.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Medical research Plastics Environment Science Source Type: news