1.They believe people eat up to 11,000 pieces of plastic in their food each year.
up to多达
I can take up to four people in my car.
我的车能载 4 个人 。
2.Sixty pieces of microplastic may not seem a lot but it will build up over time.
build up(使)积聚;(使)逐渐增加
Deposits of plaque build up between the tooth and the gum.
牙齿和牙龈之间会滋生牙斑 。