From Bakelite to Biohazard — The Century-Long Rise of Microplastics
Story at-a-glance Plastics are everywhere — from bottles and food wrappers to your phone and your car — because they’re cheap and durable. But over time, they break down into microplastics that may harm the environment and have been linked to potential health effects Global plastic production exploded from 2 million tons in 1950 to…
