Pages tagged with: plastic
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Working with industry to reduce the impact of plastic waste on the environment
University of Plymouth's International Marine Litter Research Unit: We work with businesses, funding agencies and policy-makers to inform and shape textile and packaging solutions to reduce the impact of plastic waste
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International Marine Litter Research Unit publications
University of Plymouth International Marine Litter Research Unit: publications
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The Queen's Anniversary Prize for pioneering research on marine microplastics pollution and its impact on the environment and changing behaviour
The Queen's Anniversary Prize for pioneering research on marine micro-plastics pollution and its impact on the environment and changing behaviour. The Queen Anniversary prize for pioneering marine plastics and microplastics research and policy impact
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Plastic Fantastic
Plastic Fantastic: Professor Richard Thompson OBE features in a new three-part BBC Radio 4 series about our love/hate relationship with plastic.
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“African Flowers”: Aeolian plastic pollution in deserts
Professor Anne Mather secured GCRF funding in 2018: “African Flowers”: Aeolian plastic pollution in deserts
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7 questions with Professor Richard Thompson OBE
7 questions with Professor Richard Thompson OBE. Get to know the #PlymouthPioneer behind the University research team saving our seas from plastic.
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Plastics and pollution
University of Plymouth's Marine Conservation Research Group: Plastics and pollution
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Biodegradable bags can hold a full load of shopping three years after being discarded in the environment
Researchers from the University of Plymouth's International Marine Litter Research Unit examined the degradation of five plastic bag materials widely available from high street retailers in the UK.
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Dr Imogen Napper: researching plastic pollution within the marine environment
Dr Imogen Napper is working to #EndPlasticSoup at the University's International Marine Litter Research Unit.
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Influencing a sea-change against plastic pollution in the marine environment
Influencing a sea-change against plastic pollution in the marine environment. I'm Dr Imogen Napper, a marine scientist at the University of Plymouth and this is my story.
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Plan for Plastics
The University is aiming to reduce its reliance on single use plastics and enhance its world-leading reputation for marine litter research.
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New study shows how discarded plastic bags are smothering marine life
Plymouth University news: A joint research study with Trinity College Dublin has show than plastic bags are impacting the development of microalgae, a key component of the marine ecosystem.
