microplastics

Does South Africa have a microplastics problem? Our research says yes: Surface water from the Vaal River is highly polluted with fragments of microplastics. Flickr/Paul SaadThe dangers of plastics, and more specifically microplastics, is increasingly grabbing the world’s attention. A growing body of research shows that plastics and microplastics in the marine environment are … [Read more...] about Does South Africa have a microplastics problem? Our research says yes | The Conversation