This review highlights the harmful effects of microplastics on ecosystems and human health, indicating an urgent need for further pollution control research.
Plastics are ubiquitous in our daily lives, but their improper disposal and degradation lead to microplastics (MPs) in the environment. MPs, smaller than 5 mm, are found globally in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems ingested by animals and potentially harmful to human health. These tiny plastic particles can leach harmful chemicals and disrupt endocrine systems. This review aims at summarizing impacts of MPs on ecosystems and human health, highlighting the need for further research on pollution control and mitigation.
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