"Some plastics degrade into smaller pieces called nanoplastics, measuring less than 1 micrometer, which have different behaviors compared to larger plastic fragments."
"A 2024 Columbia University study found bottled water may contain up to 370,000 nanoplastic particles per liter, raising concerns about water contamination."
Over 400 million metric tons of plastic are produced globally, yet only 9% is recycled. The degradation of plastic leads to microplastics and nanoplastics, which are harder to identify and have been found in ecosystems and human bodies. A study from Columbia University revealed high levels of nanoplastics in bottled water, indicating a significant avenue for human exposure. Nanoplastics are of growing concern due to their unique characteristics and the extensive contamination of the environment and food sources.
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