Microplastics in Soils

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Microplastics in Soils

A threat for human health and the environment?

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The international conference provided an opportunity to learn and exchange knowledge on the topic of microplastics in soils, and was aimed at scientists and decision-makers alike. The first day of the event focused on the state of the science, the second day on identifying policy solutions and recommendations for action at the European and international level.

This hybrid event took place on 19 and 20 October 2022.

As a result of the conference, concrete recommendations for policy action were derived. To achieve this, the content of the conference divided into three thematic areas:

  •     behavior and effects of plastics in soils;
  •     detection of plastics in soils;
  •     deduction of the need for political action.

Ecologic Institute organised the conference as a hybrid event, which was attended by 60 people on site and up to 150 people online. The event was recorded and broadcasted live on the Federal Environment Agency's YouTube channel.

Research has shown that soils are a major sink for microplastics.

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