GEORGE TOWN: A public campaign will be held to educate the public on the harmful effects of microplastics on the environment.
Microscopes with magnification power of up to 100X will be set up for the public to “study” the tiny plastic bit found in zooplankton during the “Un-Plastic Campaign” in Beach Street from 8am to 11am on May 26.
Cemacs director Datuk Prof Dr Aileen Tan Shau Hwai said visitors would better understand the dangers of microplastics found in the sea during the event. “They’re dangerous and pose a threat to aquatic life which may mistake plastic for food. As part of the food chain, we humans would eventually consume the aquatic life with the plastic in them.
“There will also be video sharing sessions, interactive games and a jumble sale to promote and raise environmental awareness. “That means people have willingly spent 20 sen for each plastic bag, which amounted to 45 million plastic bags.
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