This section focuses on the dispersal pathways of microplastics in the environment and in the bodies of living beings. Experts present their studies analysing how plastic particles contaminate animal and human organisms, exploring how they disperse through the air and even penetrate delicate tissues such as the human placenta.
In this session, the focus is on the impact of microplastics on ecosystems and living organisms. The consequences of the bioaccumulation of toxins, their spread in the deep sea and the global mapping of their distribution are illustrated. The speakers highlight the devastating effects of these particles on natural systems, helping to outline the complexity of the problem and highlight critical areas for action.
The last session addresses the direct damage that microplastic pollution causes to human health, with a focus on cardiometabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Besides examining the health consequences, possible solutions are presented, with circular economy models and targeted interventions to reduce environmental impact. In closing, the presentation of The Custodians Plastic Race 2025 places a positive and ambitious emphasis on concrete actions to counter the phenomenon.
The last session addresses the direct damage that microplastic pollution causes to human health, with a focus on cardiometabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Besides examining the health consequences, possible solutions are presented, with circular economy models and targeted interventions to reduce environmental impact. In closing, the presentation of The Custodians Plastic Race 2025 places a positive and ambitious emphasis on concrete actions to counter the phenomenon.
