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What can microplastics do to our bodies?
As plastics break down into "microplastics", they release toxic chemicals into our food, water & air. They enter our bodies & are linked to many health conditions. To celebrate Earth Day, Dr. Ranj explains how we can reduce how much we consume.
To watch this with subtitles, go to BBC iPlayer and search for Morning Live from 22/04/24.
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