Activity 3.3.3 - My Plastic Use.
Definition of Microplastics Microplastics can be defined as “small particles or fragments of plastic debris ranging in size from microns to several millimeters in diameter (Haab 23). Plastics are one of the most “widely used materials in the world” (Haab 26). You can find plastics dating back to 1600 B.C., and they have undergone numerous innovations and alterations over time. Alongside the numerous alterations of plastic throughout the year, the “global production of plastics has increased steadily throughout history, reaching a staggering 265 million tons in 2010” (Haab 26). Because plastic is lightweight, cheap, and durable, it is widely used in many products, which is why we see a global increase in its use. Unfortunately, since plastic is cheap and can be made by the millions, it can only be used once, resulting in “generations of mass amounts of litter” (Haab 26). Where Are They Found? Microplastics have been found almost everywhere on the planet. They exist in oceans, riv...

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