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[–] Sneptaur@pawb.social 63 points 1 year ago

As far as we know: almost nothing, but possibly anything. We don’t have an understanding of the effects. So far scientists have said that it could cause lung irritation if airborne, and may have some effect on hormones in the body.

Read: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/microplastics-human-bodies-health-risks