Collect microplastics in local waterways
The Adventure Scientists toolkit is intended to enable replication of their global water analysis project. It provides a framework for others to get started on this important work.
Microplastics are ubiquitous across waterways: 89% of samples taken by Adventure Scientists in marine systems contained microplastic pollution
SourceBenefits
- Allows focus on waterways that are important to you
- It is a tried and tested procedure
- Good way to engage a community in water health
Challenges
- It is likely you will need access to some water analysis kit
- Protocols should be followed exactly to get consistent and meaningful results
Making a difference
Adventure Scientists have collected the largest dataset on Earth concerning microplastics, informing policy, research, and education at more than 200 governments, NGOs, and institutions around the world