Dust bunnies don’t just multiply under your couch—they’re hoarding plastic. Scientists have discovered that everyday items we use, wash, wear, and toss can release microscopic plastic fragments. These “microplastics” are everywhere: bottled water, teacups, indoor air—even inside human arteries.
If you’ve ever dusted a sunny windowsill and wondered, “What is this stuff?” the answer may be: clothes we wash, packages we open, kitchen tools we use. Microplastics don’t announce themselves. They just show up uninvited and stick around like glitter after a kindergarten craft party.
