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Jun 10, 2026
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What happens to microplastics when swallowed? In earthworms, they do not leave the digestive tract
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Nearly one-quarter of plastics end up in the environment, where they very slowly degrade into tiny microplastics. (Unsplash/Nick Fewings)
What happens to microplastics when swallowed? In earthworms, they do not leave the digestive tract
Published: June 10, 2026 12.49pm EDT
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Globally, humanity now produces a staggering 450 million tonnes of plastic every year. From food and drink containers to cosmetics packaging, sewage pipes, window frames and polyester clothing, we use plastics in almost every area of life. And nearly one-quarter of them end up in the environmen…
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