Analysis of microplastics distribution in different land uses shows significant health risks, emphasizing a need for environmental sustainability policies.
Key Points
Microplastics pollution poses significant risks to soil health and human health through various land uses, particularly in residential areas.
Microplastics levels ranged from 120 to 4500 MPs/kg, with greenhouse soil exhibiting the highest concentration of 3350 MPs/kg.
The geo-accumulation index indicates extremely contaminated soils, especially in residential areas with an index value of ~ 4.7.
Infants are exposed to microplastics at a rate ~ 20 times higher than adults in contaminated sites, highlighting urgent health implications.