Yes, that’s right. Plastics could take up to 500 years to decompose, however, they may really never fully decompose, but instead, simply break down into tiny particles we call micro and nano plastics.
This is according to an article published by Earth.Org, where they went on to say that, even with all the information available to us, “We are producing, using, and throwing away more plastic than we ever did before and, whether we like it or not, most of it will stay with us forever”.
It is well known that those microplastics and nano-plastics have been polluting our air, soil, and waterways since mass production of plastic products first began. Scientists had been concerned about the impact these plastic particles have in marine creatures, but now their attention is shifting to their impact on human health. There’s no secret that plastics have entered our bloodstream, are invading our organs and have even been found in placentas. It is well known they are now linked to heart disease and early death, but we really don’t know yet the extend of the damage those particles can cause to our organs, our reproductive system, and to our future generations.
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Find original article here: Are Microplastics Harmful And Can We Avoid Them? | Earth.Org