Which Brand of Sugar Contains the Most Amount of Microplastics

Grade:

8

Teacher:

Hazel Biscocho

This project investigates how many milligrams of microplastics may be present in sugar and whether different manufacturing processes contribute to increased plastic contamination in the final product. The study will compare sugar samples from various companies to examine possible differences in microplastic levels and explore how production, packaging, or processing methods might influence contamination. This project is important because microplastics are an emerging environmental and health concern. Understanding whether everyday food products like sugar contain microplastics can help raise awareness, encourage safer manufacturing practices, and support efforts to protect consumer health.

Project presentation

Research paper