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The wicked problem of microplastics - An interdisciplinary solution
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Microplastics, tiny plastic bits found in water, food, and even our bodies, are a complex problem that no single field of science can solve alone. This paper argues that experts from different areas, like health, engineering, and policy, need to work together to tackle the issue. Note: this is a conference abstract, so it outlines ideas rather than presenting new experimental results.
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