Bright colours make plastics break down faster, fuelling microplastic pollution
Plastics with bright colours degrade and form microplastics faster than those with plainer colours, according to new research. Experts at the University of Leicester have demonstrated that colours like reds, blues and greens can significantly affect the rate at which plastics break down. This could potentially mean more harmful microplastics are introduced into the environment. The study, published in the journal Environmental Pollution, is the first time this effect has been proved. Which plastic colours break down faster?The team from the University of Leicester in the UK and the University ...