Recent research has unveiled that plastic materials shed dangerous microplastics due to the degradation of softer layers in their structure. As plastics age, particularly when exposed to environmental factors, the softer layers weaken, allowing the harder parts to break off. This breaking process can occur even without any physical stress on the plastic. Concern arises as these harder fragments can contribute significantly to environmental pollution, especially when brittle particles make their way into ecosystems, potentially impacting human health and wildlife. The historical context of plastic usage over the past 75 years raises alarm bells about its pervasive presence and its detrimental effects. Many commenters advocate for a dramatic reduction in plastic production and consumption, recalling that alternatives like wood, glass, and metal were commonly used before the plastic era.