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Mindmap Microplastic Pollution

Microplastic pollution consists of tiny plastic particles found in various products like cosmetics and clothing, which can be categorized as primary or secondary microplastics. These particles pose significant risks to marine life, with 60% of studied fish containing microplastics, and can disrupt ecosystems and human health by accumulating in organs and carrying harmful chemicals. Solutions include reducing plastic use, promoting reusable items, and educating the public on proper disposal and recycling methods.

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Mindmap Microplastic Pollution

Microplastic pollution consists of tiny plastic particles found in various products like cosmetics and clothing, which can be categorized as primary or secondary microplastics. These particles pose significant risks to marine life, with 60% of studied fish containing microplastics, and can disrupt ecosystems and human health by accumulating in organs and carrying harmful chemicals. Solutions include reducing plastic use, promoting reusable items, and educating the public on proper disposal and recycling methods.

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What is

microplastic
pollution?

tiny plastic microplastics end up in our


particles environment

5 mm be found everywhere
cosmetics, cleaning products and
fibers from clothes
o they come
re d fro (primary microplastics)
e
Wh

m?

the breakdown of large


plastic items
(secondary microplastics)
biggest problem 60% of fish block their
marine animals studied globally digestive systerm
contained
microplastics

Effects on our
environment

natural balance of
ecosystems
University of New Mexico

eat seafood or end up in our found in the


products bodies brain, kidneys,
containing liver
microplastics

some microplastics disrupt hormones


carry chemicals cancer
limit the use people need properly
production and reusable items to be disposing and
use of plastic educated recycling

Solutions

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