Perry County Waste Reduction and Recycling Eco-Tips | February 2024
Microplastics (MP) - How are they made? MP are produced intentionally for products like body scrubs or from the breakdown of plastic. When plastic, like bottles, are exposed to sun and water they start to degrade & break into smaller pieces. 240,000 detectable plastic fragments were found in a typical liter of bottled water.
Microplastics (MP) - How are they made? MP are produced intentionally for products like body scrubs or from the breakdown of plastic. When plastic, like bottles, are exposed to sun and water they start to degrade & break into smaller pieces. 240,000 detectable plastic fragments were found in a typical liter of bottled water.
Hidden Plastics
Everyday products that contain plastic:
- Tea Bags
- Gum
- Toothpaste
- Clothing: Synthetic Fibers
Click HERE to read more about plastic particles in bottled water.
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