Summary:
- Nanoplastics are tiny plastic particles that are less than 1 micrometer in size and are found everywhere, including in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat.
- These nanoplastics can enter our bodies and potentially cause harm, as they can interfere with cellular processes and even cross the blood-brain barrier.
- Researchers are still investigating the full extent of the health and environmental impacts of nanoplastics, but it is clear that we need to find ways to reduce plastic pollution and limit the exposure to these microscopic particles.