8: The Deal With Microplastics

Let’s talk about microplastics! What are they? Why are they harmful? What can we do about them? As always I’d love to chat about science/sustainability/anything under the sun; send me an Instagram DM (@lauraediez, easiest for me!) or an email via my contact page!  References: * This is a great PDF handout by NOAA on micro plastics * Here is more info on the Microbead Free Waters Act * Here is a galley of product lists containing micro plastics, broken down by country and then severity of the micro plastics (red/orange/green) – some are surprising! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices