Articles

Barsha Samanta
Ravenshaw University

Introduction

Microplastics are small, less than 5 millimeter-sized plastic particles found in various forms, such as fibres, fragments, beads, or pellets. They are found in various environments, including oceans, rivers, soil, and air. Microplastics pose environmental and health concerns due to their persistence, potential toxic substance accumulation, wildlife ingestion, and potential entry into the food chain, impacting ecosystems and human health.

Asish Kumar Sahu
Ph.D. Scholar (DST-INSPIRE Fellow)

Introduction

Microplastics are indeed a major pollutant in ecosystems worldwide, which pose significant environmental, health, and social challenges, causing widespread ecological disruption in the current scenario by creating an alarming challenge to every corner of the ecosystems.

Recently in 2023, an average of 3,30,764 tonnes of MPs are transferred into waterways in India. Thus, it’s crucial for India to prioritize strategies aimed at reducing the input of microplastics into the environment and minimizing their impacts.