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New Study Reveals Plastics Turn into Harmful Nanoplastics

4/8/2025

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Columbia Engineering researchers have unveiled the alarming process by which plastics degrade into dangerous nanoplastics, posing significant health threats. These tiny particles infiltrate human cells and may even disrupt DNA. The study advocates for stronger plastics and better recycling methods to combat the health risks linked to these pervasive pollutants, as detailed in Nature Communications.

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Columbia Engineering researchers have unveiled the alarming process by which plastics degrade into dangerous nanoplastics, posing significant health threats. These tiny particles infiltrate human cells and may even disrupt DNA. The study advocates for stronger plastics and better recycling methods to combat the health risks linked to these pervasive pollutants, as detailed in Nature Communications.