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Wednesday 23 May 2018

Plastics Week in Sidmouth > Presentations and Q&As on marine pollution from Plymouth University >>> >>> >>> Imogen Napper on "The sources and fate of plastic in the marine environment" > microbeads and micro fibres at sea

The week looking at plastics in Sidmouth started with talks from Plymouth University:
Futures Forum: Plastics Week in Sidmouth > Presentations and Q&As on marine pollution from Plymouth University > Tues 8th May

Sohvi Nuojua looked at public perceptions and behaviours when it comes to plastics:
Futures Forum: Plastics Week in Sidmouth > Presentations and Q&As on marine pollution from Plymouth University >>> >>> >>> Sohvi Nuojua on "The human dimension: How social and behvioural research can help address marine litter"

And Imogen Napper looked at the research into plastics in cosmetics and clothing 

- issues which have really caught the public conscience:
Futures Forum: Marine ecosystems and human health > UK to ban microbeads
Futures Forum: Plastic pollution from our clothes

Here is her presentation in full:

































































Miss Imogen Napper - University of Plymouth
Imogen Napper - P1 Marine Foundation National Student Awards - YouTube
Devon scientist reveals how her research led to a government ban on microbeads | UKSPA
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