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How microplastics make their way into the environment

14 days ago

1:27

How microplastics make their way into the environment

14 days ago
Documentaries
Duration 1:27

Mismanaged waste, paint, tire dust, synthetic fibres from our clothing: these are just some of the sources of microplastics that are distributed into the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat. Watch Plastic People now on CBC Gem and The Nature of Things YouTube channel.

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