Microplastics that can be absorbed into the body found in UK tap water

Dr Maria Neira, a public health and environment specialist at the WHO, said:"We urgently need to know more about the health impact of microplastics because they are everywhere, including our drinking water."Microplastics have been found in snow in some of the most remote parts of the world, including the Arctic and Alps

They are produced by wear and tear from plastic products such as polyurethane varnish, car tyres and wet wipes. A polyester jumper can shed 700 plastic fibres in every wash. The WHO called for a crackdown on plastic pollution to reduce human exposure and the risk to the environment."How do you remove something that small from the environment?"We don't need items like bananas wrapped in plastic when they already have a protective layer."

Sky's Ocean Rescue campaign encourages people to reduce their single-use plastics. You can find out more about the campaign and how to get involved at

Good. I’m glad this issue is finally getting the coverage it merits.

Lager it is then!

Get on the Peckham Spring water 💪

Much safer drinking beer

Surely we aren’t surprised that eventually “something” was going to be found in our water but do we honestly trust our suppliers/governments to protect us?! It’s 2019, soon the human race will be beyond living on this planet through our own ignorance, selfishness and greed. WHO

Microplastics populate bodies of water, sailing through rivers to contaminate oceans, even in the air we breathe. They are persistent, and hence will accumulate in the environment over time, unless emissions are reduced. Governments will do nothing unless we demand it of them. 🤷🏽‍♂️

Katie Price will be pleased.

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