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Plastic Breaks Down Faster Than Thought | California News
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New research reveals plastic waste in the ocean is breaking down into microscopic, almost invisible particles far faster than previously thought—within months, not years. Driven by sunlight and ocean turbulence, plastics like polyethylene and polypropylene fragment into nanoplastics, posing new threats as marine life ingests them up the food chain. While this rapid degradation may reduce large plastic accumulation, it introduces unknown health risks for ecosystems and humans. Scientists are now racing to understand these tiny particles’ composition, ecological impact, and potential for filtration—without easing up on reducing plastic use.
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