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Croyde Beach, North Devon
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Saunton Sands, North Devon
mesoplastics and microplastics
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DAISY HARLEY-NYANG

PhD researcher investigating microplastics in wastewater, sewage sludge, biosolids and soils, with an interest in sharing information on plastics and plastic pollution. 

Welcome to Plastic Science Information; a place for information, news and articles on plastics and plastic related issues. Read more on the issues around plastics in the environment.

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WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION (WHO) RELEASE REPORT ON MICROPLASTICS IN DRINKING WATER

Recent WHO Report

The WHO report attempts to examine the potential health risks related to microplastic exposure, with a focus on exposure through drinking-water. 

The report highlights the widespread detection of microplastics in the environment, and the risk to humans is determined from both hazard and exposure. 

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WHAT IS PLASTIC POLLUTION

SETAC Science Brief on Plastic Pollution

SETAC (Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry) have published a Science Brief on plastic pollution. This brief, for non-scientist and scientists alike, provides a breakdown on plastic pollution.

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PhD Researcher and mother

I am currently in my second PhD year but my first year of research. Having left my job as a scientist for the APHA (and the Environment...

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CENTRE FOR DOCTORAL TRAINING

2018 to 2022

My PhD is carried out through  WISE CDT Centre for Doctoral Training

This is a collaboration of four universities renowned for their quality in research and education in water informatics, science and engineering, bringing together people from a diverse range of backgrounds with different skills, knowledge and expertise. 

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