Microplastics research in ҕl New Zealand originated at the ҕl.
Less than 5mm (or half a centimetre) in diameter, microplastics are classed in two categories; primary microplastics are those designed to be small, like microbeads or glitter, while secondary microplastics are formed in the environment as larger plastic items break down. This can include fibres released from textiles and clothes during washing.
ǰ, we sat down with the ҕl’s leading microplastics researchers,Ի, to discuss the impact microplastics can have and are having on our environment, and what could happen if we don’t act now.
Where nature and knowledge collide, ҕl researchers are building Sustainable Futures.Throughout July, we are sharing some of the innovative research ҕl academics are creating to grow society’s understanding of the natural world and shape a sustainable future for generations to come. He Kaitiaki tatou katoa – We will enhance and nurture our resources.
See ҕl research building towards a Sustainable Future.
The ҕl is proud to host the EnviroPAST conference on its Ilam campus this week. For-youth, by-youth, the two-day conference aims to inspire, educate and challenge our young people to make positive environmental chance, with a focus on plastic pollution.See here for more>
