Sea Save Foundation
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A study found microplastics in 83% of the world’s tap water. The water samples were from more than 12 countries on five continents, including the United States. Plastic contamination was found in 94% of U.S. water samples. The microplastics could be from many sources, including synthetic clothing fibers, microbeads from beauty products, rubber tire dust, or larger plastic pieces breaking down. Some 300 million tons of plastic are produced annually. The effects of microplastics on humans has yet to be studied.
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