Microplastics are produced during the manufacture, usage, and recycling process of plastic products. Once they enter the human body, they can cause various kinds of illnesses. Microplastics can cause respiratory and digestive problems, disrupt sleep, contribute to obesity, and increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes and even cancer.
Microplastics are plastic fragments in the form of blocks, filaments, or spheres less than 5 mm in diameter or length. They usually enter the body by way of inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact. Generally, fiber-shaped, and smaller microplastics are more toxic.
