Microplastics vary in size from a few hundred nanometers to 5 millimeters, making them 70 times smaller than the thickness of a human hair. They are ubiquitous in our environment, finding their way into our air, homes, waterways, soil and oceans.
35% of microplastics directly released into the environment in the form of small particles come from the washing of synthetic clothing, 28% from tire friction when driving, and 2% from skincare products in which they are voluntarily added (in scrubs, for example).¹

In addition to the plastic they are made of, they contain many other substances that can be a source of health risks. For example, bacteria can attach themselves to them, causing other types of pollution with effects not only on the environment, but also potentially on health. Microplastics could also play a role in antibiotic resistance. ²
To avoid them as much as possible, it is necessary to reduce the use of plastic in everyday life: choose containers and objects made of glass, stainless steel or bamboo; choose textiles made of raw, natural and certified materials, such as hemp or organic cotton; choose bulk for your dry goods; swap your plastic water bottles for tap water and stainless steel water bottles.

For further information, we recommend that you consult :

1- European Parliament
2- New Jersey Institute of Technology
- Anses - Microplastics, an environmental and health risk