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Plastic is a fantastic invention that helps make our modern living possible.
Unfortunately, plastic waste has become one of earth’s major contaminants. Every Australian discards an average of 100 kg of plastic waste each year.
We led a study which found agricultural systems and our food supply are increasingly impacted by micro and nanoplastic pollution. The study is one of the first to analyse the academic literature on microplastics from a food safety and food security risk viewpoint. It’s clear more research needs to be done.
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