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Plastic production is projected to grow more than 40% over the next 15 years, and the biggest profiteers of that growth are Exxon, Shell and Saudi company SABIC. The issue is that plastic never decomposes. Instead, it just breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces called microplastics, which are being found at increasing rates in our bodies and food supply. Scientists are just beginning to understand the full scope of the threat that they pose. Watch the video to learn more about how microplastics are becoming a major concern for human health.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:53 Microplastics in our bodie
04:25 Who’s profiting
06:45 Oversupply
12:48 Reducing consumption

Produced and Shot by: Ryan Baker
Edited by: Darren Geeter
Animation by: Jason Reginato
Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi
Senior Director of Video: Jeniece Pettitt
Additional Footage: Getty Images

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Why The Microplastics Crisis Will Only Get Worse