Are bio-sourced nanoplastics inert for aquatic species? A toxicity study on three micro-algae species and a freshwater bivalve

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Study confirms bio-sourced nanoplastics cause significant ecological harm, warranting regulatory action. | The study provides critical evidence that bio-sourced nanoplastics—marketed as eco-friendly alternatives—pose significant ecological harm to aquatic species, undermining SDG 14 and 15. While the research itself advances scientific understanding (positive), its findings reveal substantial toxicity that violates animal welfare and human health rights, outweighing the positive aspects.