By David Fessler If you think plastic pollution is a problem only on roadsides and beaches, consider the old adage “What goes around, comes around.”
A recent study found that sea salt around the world has been tainted by plastic. These particles have been identified in sea salt in China, France, Spain, the U.K. and the U.S.
Other studies have found high plastic levels in shellfish, beer and water – both bottled and from taps.
That’s a big concern. It means microplastics are now in the human food chain.
The average American could be swallowing more than 660 pieces of microplastic annually from sea salt. And the …read more
