Plastic People

Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics

Almost every bit of plastic ever made breaks down into microscopic particles that drift into the air, float into water, mix into the soil, becoming a permanent part of the environment. Now, scientists are finding these particles in our bodies: organs, blood, brain tissue, and even the placentas of new mothers. What is the impact of these invisible invaders on our health? And can anything be done about it?