EcoVisionary

Microplastics  (MP)  (less than 5mm in size) and nanoplastics (even smaller particles) are emerging as significant pollutants that are increasingly being found in various ecosystems, including soil, water, and even the air. These plastic particles can come from both primary sources (manufactured as small particles) and secondary sources (degradation of larger plastic items). Due to their persistence, they pose long-term environmental threats. The paper highlights the global concern around the contamination of ecosystems and the potential consequences on animals, birds, and humans. Sources and Types of Microplastics Microplastics originate from various sources: Primary microplastics are those intentionally produced for industrial purposes, such as in cosmetics, cleaning agents, and pharmaceuticals. Secondary microplastics come from the breakdown of larger plastics through weathering processes like ultraviolet exposure, heat, or mechanical abrasion. Common sources of micropla...