- Not a Pretty Picture: Role of Paint in Microplastic Pollutionby John JaegerPlastic pollution is a problem. Everyone recognizes that plastic waste and microplastic pollution impose major environmental harm. From water bottles in the ocean to plastic bags trapped in trees: the impact is felt throughout the environment. What people rarely consider is the impact of the not-so-obvious sources… John Jaeger North Babylon Independent Researcher discusses a… Read more: Not a Pretty Picture: Role of Paint in Microplastic Pollution