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The global odyssey of plastic pollution

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Summary

This perspective piece encourages scientists to think about microplastic pollution as a global cycle, similar to the carbon or water cycles, rather than as isolated contamination events. Researchers suggest that taking this broader view reveals new features of how tiny plastic particles move through the environment across air, water, and land. The framing helps identify overlooked pathways and connections that are critical for understanding the full scope of plastic pollution.

Thinking big about small particles reveals new features of the microplastic cycle

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