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1 April 2025

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Plastic pollution reduces crops worldwide

News archiveBy Gert-Jan van Dommelen1 April 2025

The pollution of the planet by microplastics is significantly cutting food supplies by damaging the ability of plants to photosynthesise. As the guardian states: “The analysis estimates that between 4% and 14% of the world’s staple crops of wheat, rice and maize is being lost due to the pervasive particles. It could get even worse,…

Microplastics Are Threatening Global Food Security

Facts and figures - Impact nature, water and soilBy Gert-Jan van Dommelen1 April 2025

Microplastics cause a loss in photosynthesis and a wordwide loss in crops (grain, rice, fruits, vegetables) of about 10%.

Nanoplastics promote Parkinson’s disease

Facts and figures - Impact on healthBy Gert-Jan van Dommelen1 April 2025
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