Blog

The progress of the experiments, suggested microplastic readings, and publications, as well as news about microplastics will be published in this page on regular basis.

Emergence of the seedlings

Fertilizer addition

A sample photo can be seen from Treatment H3: that has 1.2% microfibers on top layer.

Nitrogen in the form of Ammonium Nitrate

was added as a fertilizer.

Suggested Readings

Plastics and Plants by Matthias Rillig. Available at: Link
Tire abrasion particles negatively affect plant growth even at low concentrations and alter soil biogeochemical cycling by Eva Leifheit et al. Available at: Link
Microplastic Shape, Polymer Type, and Concentration Affect Soil Properties and Plant Biomass by Yudi Lozano. Available at: Link

News

5 things to know about the EU single-use plastics ban. Available at: Link
Images of plastic pollution around the world: Link
Laundry and microfibers: Link