@shoffr_in Hey Shoffr team, I’m unable to log into your app - the OTP is not coming through. The screen merely says “something went wrong”. Trying to use Shoffr for the first time here. Can you please help?
Hi @firstcryindia -- I'd like to request that you stop the process of delivery verification using OTPs. I've written this article on why this is a bad practice, and specifically used FirstCry as an example: https://t.co/3MAUbDwSk1
Recent research has uncovered that airborne microplastics enter our food supply through plant leaves.
While previous studies focused primarily on soil and water contamination, scientists have now confirmed that airborne microplastics can be absorbed directly by plants.
Originating from synthetic clothing, tire wear, and industrial emissions, these tiny plastic particles travel through air currents before landing on leaves.
Plants absorb these particles through small pores on leaf surfaces. Once inside the plant, microplastics can move through the plant's vascular system and accumulate in edible parts like leaves, fruits, and grains.
This pathway has implications for both human health and ecology.
For humans, ingesting microplastics through food may cause inflammation and disrupt gut microbiomes. These particles can also carry toxic chemicals that may be released in the body.
In plants, microplastics can interfere with normal processes, including photosynthesis and water regulation. Studies also indicate that exposure to nanoplastics can reduce chlorophyll content and slow plant growth.
The concentration of microplastics varies by location, with urban gardens near high-traffic areas showing higher levels than rural sites, and plants with textured leaves capturing more airborne particles than those with smooth surfaces.