Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-09-25

Most water sources across Taiwan contain microplastics. That’s according to the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) on Tuesday.

Microplastics are plastic particles measured at less than 5 millimeters across. Research conducted in the United States and the UK says microplastics are more harmful than larger plastic debris. That’s because the particles can be ingested by small animals and insects and cause damage across the entire food chain.    [FULL  STORY]