Birmingham: Carpets are a major source of microplastics and young children are particularly at risk, a new study has warned.
Experts caution that their research findings have important implications for young children because of their underdeveloped immune systems. Boys are more at risk because they breathe faster.
According to a study by the University of Birmingham, homes with carpets have higher levels of microplastics than homes without carpets.
Research has observed some particles entering human lung tissue.
Microplastics can be released from modern carpets due to friction, wear and tear, aging and washing methods, the study said.
Small pitches are more at risk than large ones from these particles of microplastics in indoor air, the researchers said.
He also warned that people with breathing problems may be at even greater risk from inhaling microplastics.
