Biosolids containing microplastics used on farm lands Australian Rivers Institute PublishedFebruary 21, 2024February 20, 2024 AuthorCarley Rosengreen Study reveals 1-17kg of microplastic per biosolid tonne could be used on agricultural lands.
Microplastics present in muscles, intestines of SEQ sharks Australian Rivers Institute PublishedFebruary 20, 2024February 20, 2024 AuthorCarley Rosengreen Queensland white, scallop hammerhead, tiger and bull sharks not immune from plastic contamination.
Invertebrates avoid or adapt to microplastics ingestion Australian Rivers Institute PublishedOctober 3, 2023October 4, 2023 AuthorCarley Rosengreen Study shows negative impacts on survival, growth in the parents, but no adverse effects in children.
Bit by bit microplastics from tyres are polluting our waterways 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities PublishedSeptember 6, 2023 AuthorColin Hutchins Particles from tyre wear were found to be the most prevalent microplastic in urban stormwater
Plastics are breaking up not down in lakes worldwide 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities PublishedJuly 13, 2023July 13, 2023 AuthorColin Hutchins For the first time plastics have been assessed in lakes across the world, with some found to be worse impacted than oceans