Microplastics Explained:

What They Are & Why They Matter

See the invisible particles that are smaller than human hair but found everywhere - from the deepest ocean trenches to your morning coffee.

"The Invisible Threat Already Inside Your Body"

MICROPLASTICS REALITY CHECK

The Invisible Invasion Is Real

  • Size: Smaller than 5mm (invisible to naked eye)

  • Sources: 2,000+ particles from table salt alone

  • Everywhere: Tap water, food, air, cosmetics

  • In You: Detected in blood, organs, placenta

Knowledge is power. Find out your risk level

What Exactly Are Microplastics?

Imagine particles so small they could fit through the eye of a needle. Now imagine billions of them floating in your water glass.

Recent studies from Harvard Medical School reveal that microplastics - tiny plastic particles smaller than a grain of salt - are everywhere. In your water. Your food. Your body.

Two Types of Microplastics:

Primary Microplastics

(Manufactured to be small)

  • Microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products

  • Synthetic clothing fibers that shed during washing

  • Plastic pellets used in manufacturing

Secondary Microplastics

(Broken down from larger plastics)

  • Degraded plastic bottles and containers

  • Tire wear particles from roads

  • Fragmented plastic waste from landfills

90%

of bottled water contains microplastics

83%

of tap water samples worldwide

2,000+

particles consumed annually from salt

80%

of human blood samples tested positive

The Global Scale

Every minute, the equivalent of one garbage truck of plastic enters our oceans. As this plastic breaks down, it creates trillions of microplastic particles that enter our food chain.

Why This Matters to You

These particles don't just pass through your body. They can:

  • Cross the blood-brain barrier

  • Accumulate in organs

  • Interact with your immune system

  • Carry toxic chemicals

Ready to Take Action?

Now that you understand what microplastics are, discover how they might be affecting your health.

Microplastics Health Alliance

Dedicated to educating the public and healthcare professionals about microplastics and their potential health effects.

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