Microplastics are small plastic particles that can be harmful to the environment. Microplastics have been detected in marine water, wastewater, fresh water, food, air and drinking water.
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Fact Sheets
Microplastics in drinking-water
Links
Microplastics In Source And Drinking Water
Draft science assessment of plastic pollution
Proposed Regulations for Microbeads in Personal Care Products Used to Exfoliate or Cleanse
Zero plastic waste: Canada’s actions
Methods for Sampling
Methods for sampling and detection of microplastics in water and sediment: A critical review
Reports
A Scientific Perspective on MicroPlastics in Nature and Society
Microplastics in Aquatic Systems: An Assessment of Risk
Microplastics in Drinking-Water
Sink to River – River to Tap, A Review of Potential Risks from Nanoparticles and Microplastics
Webinars
Occurrence of Microplastics in Water…Size Does Matter!
Articles
A review of the cost and effectiveness of solutions to address plastic pollution