PNW Consortium on Plastics
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social
We conduct fundamental research on fate and effects of plastic in from land to sea. Led by #StaceyHarper, @smbrander.bsky.social || @NSF #microplastics #nanoplastics
Join us for a PNWC webinar Feb 19, 9 am PT. We'll hear from Siobhan Anderson, co-founder of The Tyre Collective!
She'll discuss recent results demonstrating collection of highly concentrated tire wear from vehicles and the future of this novel technology.
thetyrecollective.com (DM for link)
She'll discuss recent results demonstrating collection of highly concentrated tire wear from vehicles and the future of this novel technology.
thetyrecollective.com (DM for link)
February 13, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Join us for a PNWC webinar Feb 19, 9 am PT. We'll hear from Siobhan Anderson, co-founder of The Tyre Collective!
She'll discuss recent results demonstrating collection of highly concentrated tire wear from vehicles and the future of this novel technology.
thetyrecollective.com (DM for link)
She'll discuss recent results demonstrating collection of highly concentrated tire wear from vehicles and the future of this novel technology.
thetyrecollective.com (DM for link)
Chronic studies w/ #tires are limited for recycled #rubber, used for outdoor surfaces.
This is the first comparison of chronic & generational toxicity across rubber types in #Daphnia.
#Reproduction was the most sensitive endpoint, #microplastic rubber particles were more toxic than #nanoplastic.
This is the first comparison of chronic & generational toxicity across rubber types in #Daphnia.
#Reproduction was the most sensitive endpoint, #microplastic rubber particles were more toxic than #nanoplastic.
December 17, 2024 at 2:47 AM
Chronic studies w/ #tires are limited for recycled #rubber, used for outdoor surfaces.
This is the first comparison of chronic & generational toxicity across rubber types in #Daphnia.
#Reproduction was the most sensitive endpoint, #microplastic rubber particles were more toxic than #nanoplastic.
This is the first comparison of chronic & generational toxicity across rubber types in #Daphnia.
#Reproduction was the most sensitive endpoint, #microplastic rubber particles were more toxic than #nanoplastic.
🎉DON'T FORGET!🎉 Mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 18th at 12pm to join us as for an update on treaty negotiations and the outcome of INC5, which Susanne Brander will be attending as part of the Scientists Coalition for an Effective Treaty from Nov 24 – Dec 1.
November 22, 2024 at 8:37 PM
🎉DON'T FORGET!🎉 Mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 18th at 12pm to join us as for an update on treaty negotiations and the outcome of INC5, which Susanne Brander will be attending as part of the Scientists Coalition for an Effective Treaty from Nov 24 – Dec 1.
Big shout out to Lauren Kashiwabara for her excellent presentation at the PICES meeting in Hawaii recently!! #microplastics #microfibers
November 21, 2024 at 7:55 PM
Big shout out to Lauren Kashiwabara for her excellent presentation at the PICES meeting in Hawaii recently!! #microplastics #microfibers