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Solving the world’s microplastics problem: 4 solutions cities and states are trying after global treaty talks collapsed

  • Written by Sarah J. Morath, Professor of Law and Associate Dean for International Affairs, Wake Forest University
Solving the world’s microplastics problem: 4 solutions cities and states are trying after global treaty talks collapsedMicroplastics are a growing concern in marine environments. As they break down, the particles can become microscopic.Oregon State University via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

Microplastics seem to be everywhere – in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat. They have turned up in human organs, blood, testicles, placentas and even...

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