We breathe in 70,000 pieces of plastic a day from within our homes

People breathe in almost 70,000 plastic pieces that are small enough to penetrate deep inside the lungs – and they largely come from our homes and cars, according to a new study.

The concentration of microplastics and nanoplast in our homes is “higher than previously thought”, according to a study published in the journal PlosWho measured the plastic in the air in the living room.

Microplastics are the size of a grain of sand; Nolicisticisissississ are thousands of times less than that. And they come from carpets, tile floors, curtains, the interior of the cars – all places where people live, work and spend time indoors with the windows rolled up.

“These particles are less than a stain of dust and more than seven times thinner than the width of a single strand of hair. When inhaled, they can penetrate deep into the lungs,” said scientist Nadiia Yakovenko and Jeroen E. Sonke, from the French Université de Toulouse, said II a joint statement.

The number of particles they found was 100 times higher than previously thought and is “the result of the degradation of many plastic objects in our homes, including rugs, curtains, color, textiles and other household items,” says the statement.

Especially cars can be a source of source: “They are small, closed spaces filled with plastic -based materials, such as dashboards, seat fabrics, carpets, etc. These materials can drop small plastic particles over time, especially through solar radiation, friction, heat and daily use,” said the researchers.

They continued, “Unlike home, car cottages often have limited ventilation, which allows microplastics to accumulate and concentrate in the air. As a result, they can be inhaled in higher quantities under regular commuters or long units.”

When these plastic is inhaled, “small particles can enter deep into our respiratory system and potentially cause inflammation or irritation,” the researchers explained.

They noted that microplastics have toxic additives, including bisphenol A and phthalates, which can enter the bloodstream.

“Although research is still ongoing,” the researchers said, “there is concern that long-term exposure to microplastics and their additives may contribute to respiratory problems, interfere with endocrine function and increase the risk of neurut development disorders, reproductive birthplace, infertility, cardiovascular disease and cancer.”

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