News tagged with: marine-litter

Report suggests love of the seas could be the key for plastic pollution solution

Tapping into the public’s passion for the ocean could be the key to reducing the threats to it posed by plastic pollution, according to a report by the University of Plymouth and University of Surrey published in Nature Human Behaviour
18 September 2017
All-female crew sail round Britain to raise awareness of plastics in our oceans

eXXpedition Round Britain, a voyage starting and finishing at the University of Plymouth’s Marine Station, will see a diverse group of women sample the UK’s waters for plastic pollution, and run awareness-raising events around the British coastline
30 June 2017
World leader in microplastic research receives award from the Zoological Society of London

Professor Richard Thompson, Head of the International Marine Litter Research Unit at the University of Plymouth, has been presented with the 2017 Marsh Award for Marine and Freshwater Conservation by the Zoological Society of London
21 June 2017
Plymouth study demonstrates potential support for ban on microbeads in cosmetics

University of Plymouth news: Public awareness regarding the presence of microbeads within personal care products is lacking in some areas but there is strong support for their inclusion being banned, according to new research
10 November 2016
Washing clothes releases thousands of microplastic particles into environment, study shows

University of Plymouth news: More than 700,000 microscopic fibres could be released into wastewater during an average washing machine cycle, according to new research from the University of Plymouth
27 September 2016
Can beach cleans do more than clean up litter?

Plymouth University news: New study examines the well-being and educational value for people participating in beach cleans, how this experience influences future behavioural intention, and how they compare with other coastal activities
17 June 2016
Reduction in use welcome but more legislation required to solve waste problem

Plymouth University news: In the wake of Tesco’s announcement that plastic bag use has dropped 78% in its stores since 5p charges were introduced, a leading scientist says more work is needed to address the issue of plastic litter in the environment
8 December 2015
Is there a real risk from nanoparticles of plastic in the environment?

Plymouth University news: Plymouth and Heriot-Watt launch a £1.1 million, NERC-funded project called RealRiskNano to examine the risks tiny plastic particles pose to the food web including filter-feeding organisms like mussels.
26 November 2015
Academics participate in Global Wave Conference

Plymouth University news: Academics from Plymouth University have taken part in the international Global Wave Conference promoting efforts to protect our oceans, beaches and marine wildlife
23 October 2015
Millions of plastic particles found in cosmetic products

University of Plymouth news: Everyday cosmetic and cleaning products contain huge quantities of plastic particles, which are released to the environment and could be harmful to marine life, according to a new study by the University of Plymouth
26 August 2015
Discussing marine litter by Royal appointment

Plymouth University news: Academics from Plymouth University were among those meeting the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall during an event to raise awareness of the problem of marine litter
24 July 2015
Marine litter undermines benefits of coastal environments

Plymouth University news: Scientists at Plymouth University have published a study which shows marine litter has the potential to undermine the psychological benefits of coastal environments
15 July 2015