Additional Resources
Visit the sites below for more information on microplastics in our environment.
What are microplastics?
NOAA’s Ocean Facts series examples what microplastics are and
where they come from.
Microplastics: Where Do They Come From,
And How Big Is The Problem?
Today Show segment that examines microplastics in the environment.
Microplastics are everywhere — but are they harmful?
Nature article that offers an in-depth understanding of how
microplastics affect marine life and us.
Microplastics
United Nations Environment report on microplastics from their
Emerging Issues series.
Breaking the Plastic Wave
Pew Charitable Trust report on the pathways of microplastics
and how to prevent further pollution.