Occurrence characteristics and environmental risk of microplastics in tropical China depend on land use patterns

Key Points

• Microplastics prevalence correlates significantly with specific land use patterns, affecting local ecosystems.
• Key findings indicate that areas with agricultural lands show higher microplastic levels compared to urban settings.
• Assessment utilized environmental sampling to evaluate microplastic distribution across different land use contexts.
• Understanding the relationship informs of necessary approaches for pollution control in tropical regions.