We're hearing a lot about microplastics — those teeny pieces of plastic that have become so ubiquitous in our water, air and soil that they can now be found in human blood. These minuscule pieces of plastic are the product of broken-down waste because plastic does not biodegrade like other materials. Plastics make up a bulk of our packaging, toys, cars, toiletries and building materials; the list goes on and on.
What's more, plastics are made up of numerous toxins and chemicals that, when broken down, seep into every aspect of our lives. But how do they actually get into our bodies?
