Microplastic
MICRO-FATE project to investigate microplastic in the Pacific Ocean
A five-week expedition from Vancouver to Singapore will see the research team take and conserve samples for upcoming laboratory analysis, in addition to performing initial experiments Read more
Committee urges Welsh Government to lead the way with tackling plastic pollution
According to the Committee, the Welsh Government should use the strength of public demand for a chance to act now against plastic waste, and suggested that Wales should lead the way, rather than waiting for others to act Read more
University of Birmingham study set to track the sources of plastic pollution
The 100 Plastic Rivers Project is engaging with scientists in more than 60 locations worldwide to sample water and sediment in rivers, with an aim of better understanding of how plastics are transported and transformed in rivers Read more
Microplastics blown by wind found in remote region of the Pyrenees
A scientific study collected samples over a five-month period from a secluded area of the mountains, which form a natural border between France and Spain Read more
Plastics plan to reduce microplastic pollution “needs urgent implementation”
The announcements by plastics industry representatives of plans to develop a certification scheme to reduce single pellet pollution flows last week’s UN resolution which pledged to curb pellet pollution and reduce single-use plastic Read more
Researcher find “sea squirts” can help monitor levels of microplastic in the ocean
The researchers hope that the sea squirts will be able to help them look at the long-term impact of microplastic Read more
Researchers develop and apply method of identifying microplastics in seawater
Particles were identified and collected in the Baltic Sea using a new device called Plastic Explorer and researchers collected microplastic samples from different levels of the Baltic Sea Read more
