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Microplastics - plastic particles smaller than 5 mm in size - are a major cause of environmental pollution, and this can no longer be overlooked by society.

Microplastics have become a more significant issue as concern has grown around plastic pollution and its environmental effects. Ongoing research has looked into biodegradability and ways to increase this. However, more recent research has focused on how plastic pollutants can damage biological organisms.

Researchers at Staffordshire University are conducting studies to determine the extent of plastic pollution in agricultural soils and its global effects.

Chinese scientists develop robot fish that gobble up microplastics

Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Legislation Highlights This bi-partisan effort to reduce marine plastics and encourage recycling is supported by industry groups, including the American Chemistry Council and the Solid Waste Association of North America. Federal funding for research is combined with private funding of a “Genius Prize” and other innovation incentives. The Act requires development of federal definitions and testing/measuring for microfibers and microplastics that can impact industries including textiles, petrochemicals, consumer goods, and more.   A multi-pronged app...