Unveiling Microplastic Presence in Ancient Earth Samples: Threatening Heritage Sites

Microplastics have been found in soil samples collected during archaeological research conducted even over 40 years ago. This discovery surprised scientists. The presence of microplastics may pose a threat to monuments.

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Plastic is ubiquitous. When we sort our household waste, the bin for plastic fills up the fastest. Waste of this kind is literally found everywhere: on mountaintops, in rivers, or in forests.

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Microplastics — a new threat?

In recent years, there has been much talk about microplastics. These are very small plastic fragments that detach from objects made of this material in various ways.

Recent studies suggest that they can be found in food, cosmetics, potentially pristine areas of the planet, and even in space. Scientists warn that this is an increasingly alarming phenomenon. There is much…