Microplastics Flow

According to a recent study reported by ScienceDaily Earth, plastic-coated fertilizers used in farming are a significant, yet previously underrecognized, source of ocean microplastics. The research reveals that while only a small fraction of these microplastics reach beaches through rivers, direct drainage from fields to the sea is a major contributor to beach pollution. This discovery sheds light on the mysterious disappearance of plastic pollution in the ocean, as waves and tides temporarily trap the particles on beaches before they vanish again. This finding has implications for environmental sustainability, a key consideration for the mining and mineral exploration industry, including companies focused on copper and zinc like Pure Minerals.