Designating Microplastics as a Potent Water Pollutant

Year: 2020

Resolution Number: 52

Action Taken: Withdrawn

Status: Complete

Author(s): Peter Dimitrion and Ashton Lewandowski

Sponsor: Nabiha Hashmi

On behalf of: Medical Student Section

Committee: NULL

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS support microplastic-free standards at the state level for all drinking water sources; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the American Medical Association (AMA) ask our AMA to advocate for the designation of microplastics as a water contaminant and establish standards and protocols for safe levels in drinking water.

Fiscal Note: $1,000-$2,000

Resolution: View PDF for Designating Microplastics as a Potent Water Pollutant

For More Information, Contact:

Rebecca Blake , Senior Director
Health Care Delivery and Education
517-336-5732
rblake@msms.org