if artificial plastics are (mostly) chemically inert, why do they pose such a high biological risk to lifeforms?

577 views

We keep hearing the word “microplastic” in our foods, seas, and ground, but if they do not react with most chemicals, why are they a problem in our bodies? Wouldn’t they just ignore them?

In: 227

15 Answers

Anonymous 0 Comments

Another ELI5? How come plastics are artificial and hard to break down, since it’s made from oil (iirc) which is made from old organic material. I always wondered that.

You are viewing 1 out of 15 answers, click here to view all answers.