Study Reveals Red, Blue, and Green Plastics Degrade into Microplastics Quickly—What You Need to Know
By Rahul Somvanshi
By Rahul Somvanshi
Brightly colored plastics degrade into microplastics faster, posing environmental risks.
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A study revealed red, blue, and green plastics fragment quicker than plainer colors.
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University of Leicester researchers highlighted the impact of plastic colorants.
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Retailers urged to reconsider using colored plastics due to swift degradation.
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Blue, red, and green plastics become brittle, forming microplastics rapidly.
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Black, white, and silver plastics remain intact longer under UV exposure.
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Microplastics from colorful plastics could carry harmful additives into the environment.
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Toxic chemicals on microplastics may enter the food chain and water supplies.
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Manufacturers advised to avoid certain colors for products exposed to sunlight.
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