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The Global Scale: How Microplastics Are Contaminating Water Around the World

July 28, 2025

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in diameter, and they have become a growing concern due to their increasing prevalence in aquatic environments. These particles originate from a variety of sources: broken-down plastic waste, microbeads in cosmetics, synthetic fibers from clothing, and tire abrasion on roads. Because of their minuscule size, they easily bypass most water filtration systems and end up in lakes, rivers, and oceans, eventually infiltrating even the most remote ecosystems. The problem with microplastics in water is no longer confined to isolated regions. Research has shown that microplastics are now present in water bodies... View Article

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What are Microplastics and Why Are They in Our Water?

July 7, 2025

Microplastics are an invisible threat that has infiltrated ecosystems across the planet. Though small in size, their impact on the environment and human health is monumental. One of the most alarming issues today is the widespread presence of microplastics in water, especially in sources we rely on for drinking. This blog explores what microplastics are, how they make their way into our water systems, the dangers they pose, and what can be done to address this global concern. Microplastics: The Tiny Pollutants Microplastics are defined as plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in diameter. These fragments are either manufactured at... View Article

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