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The Problem

Microplastics are accumulating in our environment and in our bodies

The world produces over 400 million metric tons of plastic annually, the vast majority of which will never be recycled or degraded. Microplastics are now detected in agricultural soil, drinking water, food, and human organs.

Environmental Accumulation

25x increase in soil contamination over 38 years

Microplastic abundance in agricultural soils has increased from approximately 45 items/kg in 1980 to over 1,156 items/kg by 2018. Agricultural plastic film usage is a primary driver, and contamination is projected to continue rising through 2050 without material alternatives.

Zhang, S. et al. (2024). Microplastic contamination in Chinese topsoil from 1980 to 2050. Science of The Total Environment.
doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.176918

Human Exposure

~50% increase in brain concentration since 2016

Micro- and nanoplastics have been detected in human kidney, liver, and brain tissue. The average deceased human brain now contains approximately 6.9 grams of plastic, roughly the weight of a plastic fork.

Nihart, A.J. et al. (2025). Bioaccumulation of microplastics in decedent human brains. Nature Medicine.
doi.org/10.1038/s41591-024-03453-1
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