The title may be a bit inaccurate as this form of pollution has likely been around for quite some time.
But a recent article* in the BBC News Science section brought it back to my attention. The story seems pretty nasty.
This problem is probably going on everywhere, and much of this material may be found in the oceans, causing troubles for many creatures that filter-feed on "micro-foods".
Does anyone have a link to a good overview on this problem from a global perspective? Would like to catch up.
"Wastewater is 'polluting rivers with microplastic'"
* https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-57092135