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Microplastics Analysis

A new study led by an international team of scientists has raised alarms about the growing environmental and health risks posed by tyre particles (TPs), urgi...

Study calls for tyre particles to be recognised as a distinct environmen...

Microplastics Analysis

Germany's leading position in plastic management is a result of its comprehensive and proactive strategies that span governance, systemic capacity, and stake...

Why Germany is the global leader in eliminating plastic pollution

Microplastics Analysis

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in size, have become a ubiquitous environmental pollutant. Recent claims have suggested that hu...

Do humans ingest 50 plastic bags worth of microplastics a year?

Microplastics Analysis

A new standard for identifying microplastics in environmental water samples has recently been approved by ASTM International’s D19 water committee. The...

New standard approved for microplastics detection in environmental water...

Microplastics Analysis

As we near the creation of a global treaty on plastics pollution, the development of environmentally friendly alternatives has become a focal point for resea...

What would environmentally friendly plastics actually look like?

Microplastics Analysis

Solvolysis is a critical chemical process that involves the breakdown of chemical compounds by reaction with a solvent. In the context of plastic recycling,...

Is solvolysis the key to advanced recycling of plastics?

Microplastics Analysis

Gasification is a sophisticated thermochemical process that offers an innovative route for the recycling of plastic waste into virgin plastic feedstock. This...

Will gasification play a role in advanced recycling of plastics?

Microplastics Analysis

In the ongoing efforts to formulate a global plastics pollution treaty, the third round of negotiations, held in Ottawa, concluded with a mix of incremental...

What was agreed at latest negotiations for global plastic treaty?

Microplastics Analysis

As 2024 advances, the world inches closer to what could be a pivotal moment in environmental policy—a global treaty aimed at addressing the rampant problem...

Will we get a global treaty on plastics pollution in 2024?

Microplastics Analysis

Recent findings have shed light on the concerning presence of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in human tissues, raising alarm bells about their po...

Urgent Calls for Further Research into the Health Impacts of Microplasti...

Microplastics analysis involves the detection, identification, and quantification of microplastics in various environmental samples. Microplastics, small plastic pieces less than 5 millimeters in length, pose significant environmental, ecological, and health risks due to their durability, potential to absorb toxins, and likelihood to enter the food chain. The process of microplastics analysis is intricate due to the diverse nature of plastics and the need for high sensitivity and specificity.