Pages tagged with: marine-litter
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Clearing up the scourge on our streets
As its students prepare to take part in the Great British Spring Clean tomorrow, academics from the University of Plymouth write about the scourge of litter in our towns and cities
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Plastics research under the microscope
It has been quite a year for Professor Richard Thompson, marine biologist, and the man whose research over the last decade has put microplastics pollution on the global map.
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Plymouth study demonstrates potential support for ban on microbeads in cosmetics
Plymouth University 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
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Washing clothes releases thousands of microplastic particles into environment, study shows
Plymouth University news: More than 700,000 microscopic fibres could be released into waste water during an average washing machine cycle, according to new research from Plymouth University
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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
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International Marine Litter Research Unit
International experts in marine litter or debris , Plymouth University
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International Marine Litter Research Unit publications
Learn more about Plymouth University International Marine Litter Research Unit publications
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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
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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.
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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
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Millions of plastic particles found in cosmetic products
Plymouth University 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 Plymouth University
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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