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Microplastics in our environment

Microplastics in our environment
Wed Jan 21, 2026

In this episode, Kelly speaks with Springfield Plateau Master Naturalist Gwen Morrison about the growing concerns around microplastics.

Microplastics in the environment have received a lot of attention due to concerns about human, animal, and ecological effects.
Beyond Plastics Ozarks is a new educational group in Springfield working to share information about the reduced use of plastics and what you can do on a daily basis to help, including bringing your own shopping bags.