Microplastics are everywhere - but what are the consequences?

Microplastics are increasingly found in the natural world, and while it is not yet certain what the consequence of the tiny pieces of plastic will be, there is no doubt that this is a growing issue. In fact, scientists see microplastics as one of the biggest environmental challenges for both humans and nature. 

What is the impact of microplastics on our health?

The small pieces of plastic cannot be directly seen with the naked eye, but they are found in everything from the world’s oceans, in nature and in some of the foods we consume, such as honey and beer.

A study by Lund University in Sweden has shown that nanoplastics, which are even smaller pieces of plastic than microplastics, have a negative impact on fish. The study fed fish plankton that had eaten nanoplastics and showed that this has unpleasant consequences for the fish: They were brain damaged. However, the impact of microplastics on our health has not yet been scientifically proven, but it does indicate that the tiny pieces of plastic that can be found everywhere can have more harmful consequences than we realize at this time.