Six Things You Can Do to Reduce Microplastic Pollution

1. Avoid single-use plastic products: Choose reusable alternatives instead of single-use plastic products such as water bottles, lunch boxes, straws, and bags.
   
   
2. Buy products consciously: Avoid cosmetics, hygiene products, and cleaning products that contain microplastics, especially those with "polyethylene" or "polypropylene" in the ingredient list. Instead, choose products with natural or biodegradable ingredients.
   
   
   
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   Wash clothes gently: Wash synthetic clothes such as polyester and fleece in a laundry bag designed to reduce the release of microplastics. Using liquid detergent instead of powder can also reduce wear and tear on the fibers and thus reduce the release of microplastics.
   
   
4. Reduce the use of cosmetics: Use cosmetics and personal care products sparingly to reduce the amount of microplastics that are washed off during use. Or ensure that your products do not contain microplastics.
   
   
5. Support recycling: Recycle plastic materials correctly and ensure that they end up in the right place instead of being thrown into nature.
   
   
6. Participate in beach cleanups: Participate in or organize beach cleanups to pick up microplastics and other debris from beaches and coastal areas.
   
   Thank you for reading this and spreading awareness about the problem of microplastics and sharing tips to reduce their use and spread to others. By making these changes in your everyday lifestyle, you can help reduce the amount of microplastics released into the environment. Every little action counts when it comes to protecting our ecosystems from plastic pollution.

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Questions and answers:

1. What is the first and easiest thing you can do yourself if you want to reduce the spread of microplastics?

Avoid single-use plastic products.

2. If I want to do one more thing to reduce the spread of microplastics, what would that be?

Read cosmetic products carefully and avoid anything that contains microplastics, look for: "polyethylene" or "polypropylene"

3. What could a third measure be?

Get a laundry bag to wash synthetic materials such as fleece clothing, to prevent microplastics from escaping with the wash water.