What to know about microplastics right now and what we can do as individuals to help

In Episode 15, 5 Green Dreamers shared shocking statistics and simple tips we can take to help fight plastic pollution.

In this episode, I share what we currently know about microplastic pollution and its impacts on our health and the health of our planet, as well as 2 things we can do as individuals to start addressing this more challenging and lesser understood issue. Let's dive in.

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This is a conversation on Green Dreamer Podcast with Kaméa Chayne, a show exploring environmental and intersectional sustainability from ideas to life. Subscribe to Green Dreamer on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or any podcast app and let’s learn what it takes to thrive in every sense of the word!

References

• 18 of 18 beaches around the world tested to have microplastics.

• 1/4 of fish tested in markets in California found to have microplastics.

• Microplastic pollution on land is 4 - 23 times greater than in our oceans.

• Disease-causing organisms can be carried by microplastics and spread this way.

• Toxic effects of microplastics on marine microalgae

• "Microplastics have been detected not only in seafood, but also in salt, sugar, and beer."

• 33% of indoor microfibers were found to be plastic-based.

• GUPPYFRIEND for filtering out microplastics when washing clothes.

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Two Takeaways

Microplastics are barely visible but raise wide-spread health concerns. Tune in to #GreenDreamer EP18 to hear what we know now and what we can do to start. // #sustainability

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Microplastics have been detected not only in fish and seafood, but also in salt, sugar, and beer.' EP18 #GreenDreamer Podcast w/ @KameaChayne // #sustainability

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