Novel water filter finds nanoplastics
With plastic pollution reaching hazardous levels around the world, concern is rising about the purity and safety of drinking water. Researchers at Flinders University are working […]
Kidney cells exposed to nanoplastics
As concerns rise about the effects of tiny plastic particles on human health, Flinders University researchers have led new research on whether nanoplastics can accumulate or […]
SA device filters microfibres from washing
A single laundry load containing synthetic clothing can release thousands of plastic microfibres from nylon, acrylic and polyester materials. Lab testing of an SA-made washing machine […]
Critical call in UN plastic treaty
Rising levels of plastic waste are breaking down in every part of Earth’s land, sea and air, leading to the proliferation of micro- and nanoplastic pollution […]
Rising risks of plastic pollution
As millions of tonnes a year of microplastic waste mounts in marine environments, Flinders University scientists warn the ramifications to wildlife, food webs and human health […]