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Microplastics Carry Antibiotics, Heavy Metals, and PFAS
NonToxCo Research
Science & Safety Team · 4/8/2026
Microplastics don't just pollute on their own. They carry antibiotics, heavy metals, and PFAS on their surfaces.
Plastic as a Chemical Taxi
A 2026 study documented how microplastics serve as vectors for antibiotics, heavy metals, and PFAS, concentrating these chemicals on their surfaces and delivering them into organisms that ingest the particles.
What You Can Do
Reduce microplastic exposure to reduce exposure to everything they carry. Filter water. Avoid plastic packaging. Browse non-toxic home essentials.
Source: Authors (2026).