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> They are a subset of microplastics Are they? Not trying to be difficult. Micro plastics are just tiny particles that break off of macroscopic plastic objects
by hammock 4y ago
> They are a subset of microplastics
Are they? Not trying to be difficult. Micro plastics are just tiny particles that break off of macroscopic plastic objects. They can be made of any kind of plastic. And phthalates are found in macroscopic plastic objects. Hence, orthogonal
- kelipso 4y agoHow can you possibly say that? Phthalates break off into tiny particles and become microplastics...how is not completely straightforward? Phthalates are definitely found in microplastics, that's just a fact.