She told Business Insider that the study of microplastics initially started in marine biology. GettyResearch suggests that microplastics could contribute to the development or worsening of health issues such as asthma, Couceiro said. Don't microwave food in a plastic containerCouceiro tries to remove food from plastic packaging before microwaving it whenever she can. AdvertisementOne way to reduce the number of microplastics you're exposed to is to stop microwaving food in plastic containers. Avoid plastic cookwareSwapping plastic kitchen utensils for wooden and metal ones can be a good way to reduce exposure to microplastics, Couceiro said.

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Persons: Fay Couceiro, microplastics, Couceiro, Getty Organizations: Service, Portsmouth University, UK, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Getty Research, Getty, Environmental Science, Technology