Industry executives were aware for decades that microplastics infiltrate the human body and cause harm.

Industry executives knew for decades that #microplastics were infiltrating the human body Scientists say we’re just beginning to understand harm tiny bits of #plastic we drink, eat and breathe are doing to the human body. But recently discovered chemical company documents dating back several decades show industry scientists have long been aware of — and concerned about — the way microplastic particles migrate beyond the gut in animals and humans. https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-10-26/industry-executives-knew-for-decades-about-microplastics https://archive.is/20261026105157/https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-10-26/industry-executives-knew-for-decades-about-microplastics

🕳️1/2 #BigPlasticKnew: "But recently discovered chemical company documents dating back several decades show that industry scientists have long been aware of — and concerned about — the way #microplastic particles migrate beyond the gut in animals & humans, depositing in important organs. And the potential for that knowledge to affect the #plastic food packaging industry." https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-10-26/industry-executives-knew-for-decades-about-microplastics