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Plastic Pollution in Agrifood Systems and One Health Framework
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This report maps out how plastic pollution moves through our food systems, from farms and packaging into soil, water, animals, and eventually our own bodies, using a "One Health" approach that connects environmental, animal, and human health. It's a visual framework rather than new experimental data, but it highlights an important point: the plastic (and microplastics) contaminating our food supply doesn't just affect the environment, it's part of an interconnected chain that can ultimately end up on your plate. Understanding these pathways matters because it shows that protecting human health from plastic exposure requires tackling pollution at every step, not just at the point of consumption.
An interactive framework illustrating impact pathways from plastic pollution in agrifood systems the environment, animals and humans (One Health).
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