As the world becomes more industrialised, an increasing amount of plastic waste is making its way into our waterways – and eventually – into our bodies.
Most tap water contains at least some microplastics, tiny plastic that can come from various sources, including cosmetics, clothing, plastic bottles and industrial processes.
A Water from Air Machine can help reduce the number of microplastics in your body by removing them from your drinking water.
This article investigates Microplastics and ways we can reduce them in our bodies.
Microplastics Meaning
Microplastics are small plastic pieces that measure less than 5mm in diameter. They are often present in both land and water environments.
Microplastics have received increased attention lately due to their potential impacts on marine and human life, contributing to pollution and causing harm to wildlife.
Microplastic Effect on Humans
There is still much unknown about microplastics and their effects on the environment and human health.
But as we continue to learn more about microplastics, it is important to take steps to reduce our reliance on single-use plastics and properly dispose of the plastics we do use.
Common Places Microplastics are Found
- Microplastics found in human blood – This is a worrying development, and further research is needed to understand the potential risks posed by microplastics in the human body.
- Microplastics in Breast Milk – A new study in Italy and released in 2022 in the medical journal Polymers has found microplastics are now potentially being transferred to newborn babies.
- Microplastics in Drinking Water – The presence of microplastics in drinking water is a major concern for public health. More research is needed to understand the potential health impacts of microplastics and to develop ways to remove them from water supplies.
- Microplastics in the Ocean – Microplastics are a growing problem in the ocean. These tiny pieces of plastic can have a big impact on the environment.
- Microplastics in Food – Humans can consume these tiny pieces of plastic. Recently, they have been found in rice. Fish and other sea animals consume microplastics, which are then passed onto humans.
Microplastics can also ‘hitchhike’ on Viruses
A study by the University of Queensland Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology found that “viruses can hitchhike on microplastics and prolong their infectivity. It means there could be an increased risk of virus transmission throughout waterways and the environment” said Associate Professor Jianhua Guo.
Where does Microplastics come from
Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic that are present in the environment.
They can come from many sources, including cosmetics, clothing, and even the breakdown of larger pieces of plastic.
One major source of microplastics is cosmetics. Many personal care products, such as exfoliants and toothpaste contain microbeads. These beads are too small to be caught by wastewater treatment plants, so they end up in waterways.
Microplastic Water: How to Reduce Consumption
One way to help reduce the consumption of microplastics in your drinking water is to use a Water from Air Machine.
Water from Air Machines creates the purest, best tasting and slightly alkaline drinking water (PH7.8).
Best of all, they remove all harmful contaminants, including those in tap and bottled water.
Bottled water is a major contributor to environmental microplastics because so many bottles end up in the ocean.
How to Minimise Consumption of Microplastics in Humans
It is important to be aware of the microplastics in our drinking water and find ways to reduce them.
Water from Air Machines will help remove microplastics from your drinking water and eliminate the use of plastic bottles.
Be sure to stay informed and take action to protect yourself and the environment from microplastics. Contact Water from Air, or visit our website today to see our range of Water from Air Machines.
