New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- Summary Following the breakdown of global treaty discussions, local governments are stepping up to address the microplastics issue.

Key strategies include improving recycling processes, enforcing bans on single-use plastics, encouraging the use of eco-friendly materials, and developing cutting-edge filtration methods.

These initiatives represent a proactive approach to reducing microplastic pollution and safeguarding the environment for future generations.

Microplastics seem to be everywhere - in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat. They have turned up in human organs, blood, testicles, placentas and even brains.

While the full health consequences of that exposure are not yet known, researche...