#Sludge compost is an increasing source of #microplastics, researchers say https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-01-19/california-winds-spread-more-and-more-microplastics

#MiracleGro: people are potentially inhaling these particles, which measure between 1 and 5,000 micrometers, or 5 millimeters, in size. Most of these particles are likely to be coated with harmful chemicals such as plastic additives, heavy metals, pesticides and other chemicals that have been poured down the drain or have trickled off streets into storm drains.
#FossilFuelPlasticsContaminateCompost