The Plastic In Our Plates: Malaysia Tops Global Rankings

Have you ever wondered about the unseen plastic particles you might be consuming with every bite? According to a shocking new study published in the prestigious Environmental Science and Technology journal, Malaysians are ingesting more microplastics than anyone else in the world. The study, conducted by Professor Xiang Zhao from China’s National University of Defence Technology and Professor Fengqi You from Cornell University, revealed that the average Malaysian consumes a staggering 502.3 milligrams of microplastics per day – equivalent to the weight of a small paper clip. But how are these tiny plastic particles, defined as less than 5mm in