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The UK is falling behind in tackling microplastic pollution – here are three ways the government can catch up
2025
Antaya March,
Stephanie Lucy Northen
Summary
A commentary argues that the UK government is lagging behind on microplastic regulation even as these particles accumulate in food, drinking water, air, and human bodies. Without targeted policies such as stricter textile standards, tire regulations, and updated water treatment requirements, microplastic exposure will continue to grow unchecked.
Microplastics are accumulating in our food, water, air and bodies – yet UK regulations aren’t designed to reduce them.