The document discusses a study that analyzed samples collected from three locations along the banks of the Anjarakandy River in Kannur, Kerala, India to identify and quantify microplastic pollution. The study found an average of 20-22 microplastic particles per 100 grams of soil sample, with the highest count at a location near the river's draining site. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy analysis identified the microplastics as predominantly polyethylene and polypropylene polymers.