PLASTICS POLLUTION

Microplastics could be eliminated from wastewater at source

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A team of researchers from the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), Quebec, Canada, have developed an electrolytic process for treating wastewater, degrading microplastics at the source.  Microplastics are fragments of plastic less than 5mm long, often contained in toiletries or shedding from polyester clothing. They are present in virtually every corner of the … Read more

Marine plastic litter detected and quantified using deep-learning tool

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Researchers at the University of Barcelona have developed an open-access web app, based on deep learning techniques, which enables the detection and quantification of floating marine litter from aerial photography.  Floating marine plastic is a serious threat to the conservation of marine ecosystems. For instance, marine plastics can cause damage to marine animals through ingestion, suffocation, restraint … Read more