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More research needed into microplastics in our drinking water

A sample of water that contains possible microplastics at a water treatment plant in the US

A sample of water that contains possible microplastics at a water treatment plant in the US Source: AAP

The World Health Organisation is calling for more research into microplastics, which eventually end up in our stomachs.


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By Amelia Dunn

Presented by Allan Lee

Source: SBS



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The World Health Organisation is calling for more research into microplastics, which eventually end up in our stomachs.



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