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Microplastics in fiber and other forms are prevalent in the air and in water.
Microplastics in fiber and other forms are prevalent in the air and in water. More research is needed to determine the potential health impacts of ingested microplastics from water-based sources, as well as inhalation. Photo: iStock/Gabriele Golisano

Microplastics in fiber and other forms are prevalent in the air and in water. More research is needed to determine the potential health impacts of ingested microplastics from water-based sources, as well as inhalation.