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ClearMicroplastics Distribution in Sediments Collected from Myanmar
The first microplastic survey of Myanmar found alarmingly high concentrations in urban drainage, lake, river, and beach sediments — up to 13,855 pieces per kilogram in Yangon — dominated by polyethylene, polypropylene, and PET fragments. Concentrations in rural areas were orders of magnitude lower, confirming that population density and poor waste management drive microplastic contamination of freshwater and coastal sediments.
Occurrence of microplastics in cosmetic products collected from Myanmar
Microplastic beads made of polyethylene were found in eight facial scrub products sold in Myanmar. These cosmetic microplastics enter waterways during washing and can be ingested by marine organisms, potentially entering the human food chain through seafood.
Microplastics distribution in sediments collected from Myanmar
This study analyzed 68 sediment samples from drainage channels, lakes, rivers, and beaches across Myanmar, finding microplastics in all environments with the highest concentrations near urban drainage systems. The research provides baseline data on microplastic contamination in a Southeast Asian country with rapidly growing plastic use and limited waste management.