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2022-11-30T09:10:54Z
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Alfonso, Maria B.
2022-09-15
<p>Stakeholder Office of Policies against Marine Plastics Pollution, Ministry of the Environment, Japan(MOEJ) presentation held at EUROqCHARM second annual meeting in Amsterdam, September 2022. </p>
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MOEJ: Efforts against Marine Plastics Pollution including Harmonization of Monitoring Methods
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2022-11-21T15:37:30Z
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Lusher, Amy
Vandendriessche, Sofie
Pauwels, Louise
Fabres, Joan
2022-10-18
<p>This document describes the work carried out by the EUROqCHARM partners ILVO, NIVA and SALT in order to be compliant with WP5, Task 5.1 to develop and launch a brand identity, a dedicated multilingual website and social media to inform stakeholders on the progress of the project. The main objective of Deliverable 5.1 is to report on activities undertaken to effectively share information and make available research results, guidelines and products which will be developed throughout the lifetime of the project. This is of great importance for keeping stakeholders up to date on events and progress.</p>
<p>The EUROqCHARM website will provide general and detailed technical information on the project progress, as well as regular updates about events and open dialogue forums between project partners and stakeholder representatives. EUROqCHARM has a multi-stakeholder approach at its core, therefore the target audiences cover a wide range of stakeholders including representatives from research, academia, NGOs, industries, standardisation and policy making bodies (including intergovernmental bodies), expert working groups and networks, end users and civil society.</p>
<p>The EUROqCHARM website is public and was launched on the 25th February 2021. The website will be actively maintained and updated throughout the duration of the project’s life. A comprehensive overview of the website, its content and the strategy for its maintenance are provided in Section 3.</p>
<p>The two other important components of the EUROqCHARM project are its brand identity (Section 2) and social media strategy (Section 4). EUROqCHARM will also collect statistics related to the research of the project (Section 5).</p>
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Deliverable 5.1 – Launch and management of dedicated website and social media
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oai:zenodo.org:6497467
2022-09-13T19:17:02Z
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Provencher, Jennifer
Kögel, Tanja
Lusher, Amy
Vorkamp, Katrin
Gomiero, Alessio
Peeken, Ilka
Granberg, Maria
Hammer, Sjúrður
Baak, Julia
Larsen, Jan René
Farmen, Eivind
2022-03-15
<p>Lack of knowledge on levels and trends of litter and microplastic in the Arctic, is limiting our understanding of the sources, transport, fate and effects is hampering global activities aimed at reducing litter and microplastic in the environment. To obtain a holistic view to managing litter and microplastics in the Arctic, we considered the current state of knowledge and methods for litter and microplastics monitoring in eleven environmental compartments representing the marine, freshwater, terrestrial and atmospheric environments. Based on available harmonized methods, and existing data in the Arctic, we recommend prioritization of implementing litter and microplastics monitoring in the Arctic in four Priority 1 compartments - water, aquatic sediments, shorelines and seabirds. One or several of these compartments should be monitored to provide benchmark data for litter and microplastics in the Arctic and, in the future, data on spatial and temporal trends. For the other environmental compartments, methods should be refined for future sources and surveillance monitoring, as well as monitoring of effects. Implementation of the monitoring activities should include community-based local components where possible. While organized as national and regional programs, monitoring of litter and microplastics in the Arctic should be coordinated, with a view to future pan-Arctic assessments.</p>
https://doi.org/10.1139/AS-2021-0059
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Arctic Science, (2022-03-15)
Arctic
Debris
Spatial and temporal trends
Baseline
Monitoring
An ecosystem-scale litter and microplastic monitoring plan under the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP)
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oai:zenodo.org:8020350
2023-06-09T14:26:49Z
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Elena Stoica
2023-06-09
<p>WP4 -CAPACITY BUILDING presentation for "Presenting Euroqcharm project outcomes to foster global database synchronization" webinar</p>
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8020350
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8018074
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8020349
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WP4 -CAPACITY BUILDING
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oai:zenodo.org:8020190
2023-06-09T14:26:49Z
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Ike van der Veen
Bert van Bavel
2023-06-09
<p>WP 2: Validation of methods for plastics analysis in environmental samples, presentation for the webinar "Presenting Euroqcharm project outcomes to foster global database synchronization"</p>
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8020190
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WP 2: Validation of methods for plastics analysis in environmental samples
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oai:zenodo.org:8407497
2023-10-05T14:27:05Z
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Lusher, Amy L.
2022-08-07
<p>Presentation given at the UNEP / UN HABITAT Webinar “Harmonization of Plastic Pollution Monitoring and Modelling Methodologies", August 2nd 2022.</p>
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8407497
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Reproducible Analytical Pipelines to Support Plastic Pollution Monitoring
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oai:zenodo.org:8417546
2023-10-17T10:29:25Z
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Aliani, Stefano
Lusher, Amy L.
Primpke, Sebastian
De Witte, Bavo
Nikiforov, Vladimir
Strand, Jakob
2023-10-07
<p>Short report from WP1 of the EUROqCHARM project - highlighting the methods used to critically assess plastic analysis.</p>
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8417546
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Tools for assessing the methods and protocols used in the analysis of nano-, micro-, and macroplastic
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oai:zenodo.org:7216202
2023-01-10T13:22:20Z
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Primpke, Sebastian
Gerdts, Gunnar
Vollertsen, Jes
2022-11-17
<p>The pollution of the environment with plastics is of emerging concern. While first initiatives aim to reduce the input of these materials, the already existing amounts pose a problem. Due to degradation and fragmentation the initially large items form micro- and nanoplastic particles. Yet the analysis of these contaminates is hampered due to increasing number of analytical pipelines and tools in the different laboratories. In the recent years, various projects aimed to provide information about these issues at different scales. Here, we present the harmonization procedures derived and applied within the "Fluxes and Fate of Microplastics in Northern European Waters" (FACTS) project. To achieve a project internal harmonization the available sampling techniques, sample extraction methods, quality assurance measures aand protocols as well as analytical techniques were collected, evaluated and finally transferred into commonly agreed harmonized procedures. These procedures were afterwards applied in the planning of a large scale sampling campaign along the Norwegian Coast and within the Bergen Fjord. This was achieved by defining the filter mesh sizes for filtration pumps and sampling nets as well as the amount of sediment sampled. In contrast to sampling, the extraction was more difficult to harmonize yet a common agreement was derived by using Fenton's reagent oxidation for the removal of organic matter and sodium bromide for density separation following the laboratory internal protocol. Finally, the for analysis FTIR microscopy shall be applied using a common database and software tool (siMPle) allowing a following pyrolysis gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (py-GC/MS) analysis. The experience during the application of these protocols within FACTS will be discussed and further contextualized with the results of the "EUROpean Quality Controlled Harmonisation Assuring Reproducible Monitoring and assessment of plastic pollution" (EUROqCHARM) project. Also see: https://micro2022.sciencesconf.org/427364/document</p>
In MICRO 2022, Online Atlas Edition: Plastic Pollution from MACRO to nano
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Analysis
FTIR
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Microplastics
Harmonized analysis of microplastics: Insights from practical application within the FACTS project
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oai:zenodo.org:7044310
2022-09-13T19:16:49Z
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Jenkins, Tia
Persaud, Bhaleka D.
Cowger, Win
Szigeti, Kathy
Roche, Dominique G.
Clary, Erin
Slowinski, Stephanie
Lei, Benjamin
Abeynayaka, Amila
Nyadjro, Ebenezer S.
Maes, Thomas
Hampton, Leah Thornton
Bergmann, Melanie
Aherne, Julian
Mason, Sherri A.
Honek, John F.
Rezanezhad, Fereidoun
Lusher, Amy L.
Booth, Andy M.
Smith, Rodney D. L.
Van Cappellen, Philippe
2022-06-30
<p>The rapid growth in microplastic pollution research is influencing funding priorities, environmental policy, and public perceptions of risks to water quality and environmental and human health. Ensuring that environmental microplastics research data are findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR) is essential to inform policy and mitigation strategies. We present a bibliographic analysis of data sharing practices in the environmental microplastics research community, highlighting the state of openness of microplastics data. A stratified (by year) random subset of 785 of 6,608 microplastics articles indexed in Web of Science indicates that, since 2006, less than a third (28.5%) contained a data sharing statement. These statements further show that most often, the data were provided in the articles’ supplementary material (38.8%) and only 13.8% via a data repository. Of the 279 microplastics datasets found in online data repositories, 20.4% presented only metadata with access to the data requiring additional approval. Although increasing, the rate of microplastic data sharing still lags behind that of publication of peer-reviewed articles on environmental microplastics. About a quarter of the repository data originated from North America (12.8%) and Europe (13.4%). Marine and estuarine environments are the most frequently sampled systems (26.2%); sediments (18.8%) and water (15.3%) are the predominant media. Of the available datasets accessible, 15.4% and 18.2% do not have adequate metadata to determine the sampling location and media type, respectively. We discuss five recommendations to strengthen data sharing practices in the environmental microplastic research community.</p>
https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2022.912107
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Frontiers in Environmental Science, 10, 912107, (2022-06-30)
Microplastics
Bibliometric analysis
Data repository
Data availability statement
Data management
Data sharing
Environmental research
Plastic
Current State of Microplastic Pollution Research Data: Trends in Availability and Sources of Open Data
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oai:zenodo.org:7798941
2023-05-16T09:14:52Z
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Aliani, Stefano
Lusher, Amy
Galgani, Francois
Herzke, Dorte
Nikiforov, Vladimir
Primpke, Sebastian
Roscher, Lisa
da Silva, Vitor Hugo
Strand, Jakob
Suaria, Giuseppe
Vanavermaete, David
Verlé, Katrien
de Witte, Bavo
van Bavel, Bert
2023-03-16
<p>Flexible decision-making tools are needed to support action plans for plastics and other pollutants. Reproducible Analytical Pipelines (RAPs) and technological readiness levels (TRLs) will enable systematic validation and global harmonization of plastic pollution monitoring methods. To promote and accelerate the adoption of best monitoring practices, a flexible method-validation framework based on reproducibility, replicability, and repeatability is urgently required. In this Comment, we propose the application of RAPs and TRLs as a tool to support policy and technical decisions about plastic monitoring.</p>
<p>Link to read-only version: <a href="https://rdcu.be/c9cGN">https://rdcu.be/c9cGN</a></p>
https://doi.org/10.1038/s43017-023-00405-0
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Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, (2023-03-16)
Reproducible pipelines and readiness levels in plastic monitoring
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oai:zenodo.org:7340723
2022-11-29T14:50:07Z
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Roberts, Dominic
2022-09-15
<p>Stakeholder Thermo Fisher Scientific presentation held at EUROqCHARM second annual meeting in Amsterdam, September 2022. </p>
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7340723
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Thermo Fisher Scientific: Analysis of microplastics using Py-GC-Orbitrap MS and spectroscopy
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oai:zenodo.org:7669348
2023-10-05T09:13:57Z
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Askham, Cecilia
Pauna, Valentina H.
Boulay, Anne-Marie
Fantke, Peter
Jolliet, Olivier
Lavoie, Jérôme
Booth, Andy M.
Coutris, Claire
Verones, Francesca
Weber, Miriam
Vijver, Miriam G.
Lusher, Amy
Hajjar, Carla
2022-11-14
<p>Ongoing efforts focus on quantifying plastic pollution and describing and estimating the related magnitude of exposure and impacts on human and environmental health. Data gathered during such work usually follows a receptor perspective. However, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) represents an emitter perspective. This study examines existing data gathering and reporting approaches for field and laboratory studies on micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) exposure and effects relevant to LCA data inputs. The outcomes indicate that receptor perspective approaches do not typically provide suitable or sufficiently harmonised data. Improved design is needed in the sampling, testing and recording of results using harmonised, validated and comparable methods, with more comprehensive reporting of relevant data. We propose a three-level set of requirements for data recording and reporting to increase the potential for LCA studies and models to utilise data gathered in receptor-oriented studies. We show for which purpose such data can be used as inputs to LCA, particularly in life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) methods. Implementing these requirements will facilitate proper integration of the potential environmental impacts of plastic losses from human activity (e.g. litter) into LCA. Then, the impacts of plastic emissions can eventually be connected and compared with other environmental issues related to anthropogenic activities.</p>
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160038
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Generating environmental sampling and testing data for micro- and nanoplastics for use in life cycle impact assessment
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2023-01-25T12:08:12Z
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Martínez-Francés, Elena
Marie-Louise, Tambo Magni
Craig, Mckenzie
Johansen, Jon Eigill
Nizzetto, Luca
Hurley, Rachel
Buenaventura, Nina
Van Bavel, Bert
2023-01-10
<p>The validation of analytical methods for the identification and quantification of micro and nanoplastics in environmental matrices is hindered by a lack of standard reference materials (RMs). These materials are required for the harmonisation of analytical methods and the generation of comparable and reliable data. As a result, uncertainties associated with the measurements from individual laboratories can occur due to contamination, over-estimation, and under-estimation of nano and microplastics from environmental samples affecting the comparison and interpretation of analytical data from different laboratories. Until now, the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) has focused on making reference materials (RMs) in the microscale, i.e., from 50 μm and up to 1 mm of the following polymer types: PVC, PE, PET, PS, PP and PC as well as polymer mixtures, in the form of effervescent soda tablets. These RMs have been used in inter- laboratory comparison (ILC) studies worldwide as well as in microplastic recovery tests. The RMs have been analysed by different laboratories using different techniques, including light microscopy, μFTIR, Raman and Pyr-GC/MS. The latest ILC study including the soda tablets is the EU project EUROqCHARM, where two sets of soda tablets, one containing PE, PET and PS (50-300 μm) and the other containing PP, PC and PVC (50-300 μm) were produced. A complete characterisation of these batches was carried during production by counting the number of particles in 20 tablets obtaining a RSD of 11 % and 13 %, respectively and by measuring all the particles in 10 of the tablets for each batch to study the size distribution. In this presentation the results for the complete characterisation of the tablets will be shown. The next step in generating relevant RMs is to focus attention on the size fractions below Also see: https://micro2022.sciencesconf.org/425663/document</p>
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7568365
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MICRO 2022, Online Atlas Edition: Plastic Pollution from MACRO to nano, Online, 14-18 November 2022
Production of microplastic reference materials
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2023-06-09T14:26:49Z
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Jakob Strand
Matteo Vinci
Maria Eugenia Molina Jack
Ralf Kaegi
Francois Galgani
2023-06-09
<p>WP3 presentation for "Presenting Euroqcharm project outcomes to foster global database synchronization" webinar</p>
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WP3 - harmonize monitoring methods and data reporting for monitoring, policy and legislation
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2023-10-17T10:52:01Z
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De Witte, Bavo
Vanavermaete, David
Lusher, Amy
Strand, Jakob
Holgado, Esteban Abad
Farré Urgell, Marinella
Kallenbach, Emilie
Dekimpe, Michael
Verle, Katrien
2023-10-07
<p>Short report from WP1 of the EUROqCHARM project on methods and protocols used for the analysis of nano-, micro-, and macroplastic in biota samples</p>
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Short report on methods and protocols for the analysis of nano-, micro-, and macroplastic in biota
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2023-06-09T14:26:49Z
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Stefano Aliani
2023-06-09
<p>WP1 - Screening and analysis of existing methods and protocols for plastic pollution monitoring for "Presenting Euroqcharm project outcomes to foster global database synchronization" webinar</p>
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8020454
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WP1 - Screening and analysis of existing methods and protocols for plastic pollution monitoring
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2023-06-09T14:26:48Z
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Francois Galgani
Matteo Vinci
Maria Eugenia Molina Jack
2023-06-08
<p>introduction of the webinar "Presenting Euroqcharm project outcomes to foster global database synchronization"</p>
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introduction of the webinar "Presenting Euroqcharm project outcomes to foster global database synchronization"
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2023-10-24T12:33:27Z
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Lusher, Amy L.
Vladimir, Nikiforov
Herzke, Dorte
Kaegi, Ralf
Morano, Teresa
2023-10-07
<p>Short report from WP1 of the EUROqCHARM project on methods and protocols used for the analysis of microplastics in atmospheric samples</p>
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Short report on methods and protocols for the analysis of microplastics in atmospheric samples
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2023-10-05T14:27:05Z
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Lusher, Amy L.
2020-11-30
<p>Stakeholder presentation, given at MICRO2020 - virtual conference.</p>
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EUROpean quality Controlled Harmonization Assuring Reproducible Monitoring and assessment of plastic pollution
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2023-10-05T14:27:05Z
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Martínez-Francés, Elena
van Bavel, Bert
Hurley, Rachel
Nizzetto, Luca
Pakhomova, Svetlana
Buenaventura, Nina T.
Singdahl-Larsen, Cecilie
Magni, Marie-Louise Tambo
Johansen, Jon Eigill
Lusher, Amy
2023-03-22
<p>Reference materials (RMs) are vital tools in the validation of methods used to detect environmental pollutants. Microplastics, a relatively new environmental pollutant, require a variety of complex approaches to address their presence in environmental samples. Both interlaboratory comparison (ILC) studies and RMs are essential to support the validation of methods used in microplastic analysis. Presented here are results of quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) performed on two types of candidate microplastic RMs: dissolvable gelatin capsules and soda tablets. These RMs have been used to support numerous international ILC studies in recent years (2019–2022). Dissolvable capsules containing polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene (PE), and polystyrene (PS), in different size fractions from 50 to 1000 µm, were produced for one ILC study, obtaining relative standard deviation (RSD) from 0 to 24%. The larger size fraction allowed for manual addition of particles to the capsules, yielding 0% error and 100% recovery during QA/QC. Dissolvable capsules were replaced by soda tablets in subsequent ILC studies and recovery test exercises because they were found to be a more reliable carrier for microplastic RMs. Batches of soda tablets were produced containing different single and multiple polymer mixtures, i.e., PE, PET, PS, PVC, polypropylene (PP), and polycarbonate (PC), with RSD ranging from 8 to 21%. Lastly, soda tablets consisting of a mixture of PE, PVC, and PS (125–355 µm) were produced and used for recovery testing during pretreatment of environmental samples. These had an RSD of 9%. Results showed that soda tablets and capsules containing microplastics >50 µm could be produced with sufficient precision for internal recovery tests and external ILC studies. Further work is required to optimize this method for smaller microplastics (< 50 µm) because variation was found to be too large during QA/QC. Nevertheless, this approach represents a valuable solution addressing many of the challenges associated with validating microplastic analytical methods.</p>
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-023-04636-4
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Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 415, 2907–2919, (2023-03-22)
Microplastic reference material
Comparability
Comparison
Interlaboratory comparison study
Soda tablets
Soda capsules
Innovative reference materials for method validation in microplastic analysis including interlaboratory comparison exercises
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oai:zenodo.org:8406199
2023-10-05T14:27:05Z
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Grøsvik, Bjørn Einar
Granberg, Maria E.
Kögel, Tanja
Lusher, Amy L.
Gomiero, Alessio
Halldorsson, Halldor O.
Madsen, Alexander K.
Baak, Julia, E.
Guls, Hermann D.
Magnusson, Kerstin
2022-11-29
<p>Few studies have been published on the occurrence and distribution of microplastics (MPs) in invertebrates from the Arctic. We still need to develop harmonized methods to enable good comparison between studies taking into account recovery rates, size ranges, shapes, and polymer types. Here, we review studies on MPs in invertebrates from the Arctic and present suggestions on sampling protocols and potential indicator species. Since information on MPs in Arctic invertebrates is vastly lacking, we recommend to at least include suspension feeding bivalves like mussels in monitoring programmes to function as indicator species in the Arctic. Mussels have also been suggested as indicator species for MP monitoring in coastal regions further south. Although we recognize the challenge with particle selection and egestion in mussels as well as the relatively low concentrations of MPs in Arctic waters, uptake levels seem to represent recent exposures. More research is needed to understand these selection processes and how they affect the bioaccumulation processes. Future research should include studies on whether different functional groups of invertebrates have different exposures to MPs, e.g., if there are differences between sessile versus motile species or different feeding strategies. More knowledge on monitoring strategies for pelagic and benthic species is needed.</p>
https://doi.org/10.1139/as-2022-0004
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Arctic Science, 9(1), (2022-11-29)
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biomonitoring
plastic
Microplastics in Arctic invertebrates: status on occurrence and recommendations for future monitoring
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2023-06-30T17:29:25Z
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Luca Maurizi
Lucian Iordachescu
Inga Vanessa Kirstein
Jes Vollertsen
Asbjørn Haaning Nielsen
2022-05-23
<p>Works focusing on micro- and nanoplastics analysis in drinking water by means of Raman microscopy have been raising in recent years, however a standardised protocol is still lacking. Moreover, at the best of our knowledge, no paper among them proposed a reliable way to calculating the particles masses. The current research aims to fill this gap by presenting a new analytical method employing Raman microscopy, applied to drinking water samples from a Danish facility. This work supports the above mentioned view and offers a comprehensive application of such principles, with the authors stressing the pivotal role of method validation when dealing with micro- and nanoplastics analysis.</p>
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6572474
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SETAC 2022 Copenhagen, SETAC Europe 32nd Annual Meeting, Copenhagen (Denmark), 15-19 May 2022
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nanoplastics
Raman microscopy
Micro Raman analysis of micro and nanoplastics in drinking water: from number to mass
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oai:zenodo.org:8417563
2023-10-24T12:33:37Z
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Primpke, Sebastian
Aliani, Stefano
Lusher, Amy L.
Roscher, Lisa
Suaria, Giuseppe
Paluselli, Andrea
2023-10-07
<p>Short report from WP1 of the EUROqCHARM project on methods and protocols used for the analysis of nano-, micro-, and macroplastic in water samples</p>
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8417563
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Short report on methods and protocols for the analysis of nano-, micro-, and macroplastic in water samples
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2022-10-11T12:55:35Z
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Martin, Jake
Granberg, Maria E.
Provencher, Jennifer
Liborion, Max
Pijogge, Liz
Magnusson, Kerstin
Hallanger, Ingeborg G.
Bergmann, Melanie
Aliani, Stefano
Gomiero, Alessio
Grøsvik, Bjørn Einar
Vermaire, Jesse
Primpke, Sebastian
Lusher, Amy L.
2022-06-24
<p>Litter and microplastic assessments are being carried out worldwide. Arctic ecosystems are no exception and plastic pollution is high on the Arctic Council’s agenda. Water and sediment have been identified as two of the priority compartments for monitoring plastics under the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP). Recommendations for monitoring both compartments are presented in this publication. Alone, such samples can provide information on presence, fate, and potential impacts to ecosystems. Together, the quantification of microplastics in sediment and water from the same region produce a three-dimensional picture of plastics, not only a snapshot of floating or buoyant plastics in the surface water or water column but also a picture of the plastics reaching the shoreline or benthic sediments, in lakes, rivers, and the ocean. Assessment methodologies must be adapted to the ecosystems of interest to generate reliable data. In its current form, published data on plastic pollution in the Arctic is sporadic and collected using a wide spectrum of methods which limits the extent to which data can be compared. A harmonised and coordinated effort is needed to gather data on plastic pollution for the Pan-Arctic. Such information will aid in identifying priority regions and focusing mitigation efforts.</p>
https://doi.org/10.1139/AS-2021-0056
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Arctic Science, (2022-06-24)
Environmental sampling
Microplastic(s)
Assessment
Ecosystem
Pollution
Marine
Freshwater
Terrestrial
Anthropocene
Arctic
The power of multi-matrix monitoring in the Pan-Arctic region: plastics in water and sediment
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oai:zenodo.org:7217332
2023-01-10T13:22:18Z
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Martínez-Francés, Elena
Marie-Louise, Tambo Magni
Craig, Mckenzie
Johansen, Jon Eigill
Nizzetto, Luca
Hurley, Rachel
Buenaventura, Nina
Van Bavel, Bert
2022-11-17
<p>The validation of analytical methods for the identification and quantification of micro and nanoplastics in environmental matrices is hindered by a lack of standard reference materials (RMs). These materials are required for the harmonisation of analytical methods and the generation of comparable and reliable data. As a result, uncertainties associated with the measurements from individual laboratories can occur due to contamination, over-estimation, and under-estimation of nano and microplastics from environmental samples affecting the comparison and interpretation of analytical data from different laboratories. Until now, the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) has focused on making reference materials (RMs) in the microscale, i.e., from 50 μm and up to 1 mm of the following polymer types: PVC, PE, PET, PS, PP and PC as well as polymer mixtures, in the form of effervescent soda tablets. These RMs have been used in inter- laboratory comparison (ILC) studies worldwide as well as in microplastic recovery tests. The RMs have been analysed by different laboratories using different techniques, including light microscopy, μFTIR, Raman and Pyr-GC/MS. The latest ILC study including the soda tablets is the EU project EUROqCHARM, where two sets of soda tablets, one containing PE, PET and PS (50-300 μm) and the other containing PP, PC and PVC (50-300 μm) were produced. A complete characterisation of these batches was carried during production by counting the number of particles in 20 tablets obtaining a RSD of 11 % and 13 %, respectively and by measuring all the particles in 10 of the tablets for each batch to study the size distribution. In this presentation the results for the complete characterisation of the tablets will be shown. The next step in generating relevant RMs is to focus attention on the size fractions below Also see: https://micro2022.sciencesconf.org/425663/document</p>
In MICRO 2022, Online Atlas Edition: Plastic Pollution from MACRO to nano
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Microplastic reference material
comparability
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interlaboratory comparison study
soda tablets
Production of microplastic reference materials
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2022-11-29T14:35:07Z
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Stoica, Elena
2022-09-15
<p>Presentation of WP4 at the second annual meeting in EUROqCHARM arranged in Amsterdam, September 2022. </p>
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EUROqCHARM WP4: Capacity building
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2023-03-15T12:43:49Z
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Giovannozzi, Andrea Mario
2022-09-14
<p>Stakeholder National Institute of Metrological Research (INRiM) presentation held at EUROqCHARM second annual meeting in Amsterdam, September 2022.</p>
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7703764
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Plastic Trace: Metrological traceability of measurement data from nano to small microplastics for a greener environment and food safety (INRIM)
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2023-10-10T06:54:58Z
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Florin-Constantin Mihai
Laura A.T. Markley
Farhan R. Khan
Giuseppe Suaria
Sedat Gundogdu
2023-05-05
<p>Plastic pollution in aquatic environments is a recognized environmental threat on a global scale and is fed by the linear economy model of “make-use-dispose,” which underpins both the fossil fuel and plastic industries. This chapter examines the issue of microplastic pollution in different freshwater environments: (i) rivers and tributaries, (ii) lakes, (iii) groundwater sources, (iv) glaciers and ice caps, and (v) deltas. Particular challenges, the geographical coverage of studies, and current knowledge gaps are highlighted for each freshwater category based on the currently available peer-reviewed literature. Sources and distribution of microplastics in freshwater bodies and associated repercussions to freshwater ecosystems and human health are also reviewed. A better understanding of microplastic interactions between human settlements and freshwater environments in different parts of the globe is required to better enact evidence-based mitigation measures that will be able to further limit the spread of microplastic pollution in the natural environment. Therefore, research on microplastic pollution in freshwater bodies around the world must be further supported to provide a reliable global database and compliant monitoring procedures. Additionally, further research can better inform policies and regulations around plastic use and emission into the environment at both the global and local scales.</p>
https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119879534.ch10
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microplastics
freshwater
Microplastics in Freshwater Environments
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oai:zenodo.org:7520724
2023-01-24T13:09:21Z
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Primpke, Sebastian
Gerdts, Gunnar
Vollertsen, Jes
2023-01-10
<p>The pollution of the environment with plastics is of emerging concern. While first initiatives aim to reduce the input of these materials, the already existing amounts pose a problem. Due to degradation and fragmentation the initially large items form micro- and nanoplastic particles. Yet the analysis of these contaminates is hampered due to increasing number of analytical pipelines and tools in the different laboratories. In the recent years, various projects aimed to provide information about these issues at different scales. Here, we present the harmonization procedures derived and applied within the "Fluxes and Fate of Microplastics in Northern European Waters" (FACTS) project. To achieve a project internal harmonization the available sampling techniques, sample extraction methods, quality assurance measures aand protocols as well as analytical techniques were collected, evaluated and finally transferred into commonly agreed harmonized procedures. These procedures were afterwards applied in the planning of a large scale sampling campaign along the Norwegian Coast and within the Bergen Fjord. This was achieved by defining the filter mesh sizes for filtration pumps and sampling nets as well as the amount of sediment sampled. In contrast to sampling, the extraction was more difficult to harmonize yet a common agreement was derived by using Fenton's reagent oxidation for the removal of organic matter and sodium bromide for density separation following the laboratory internal protocol. Finally, the for analysis FTIR microscopy shall be applied using a common database and software tool (siMPle) allowing a following pyrolysis gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (py-GC/MS) analysis. The experience during the application of these protocols within FACTS will be discussed and further contextualized with the results of the "EUROpean Quality Controlled Harmonisation Assuring Reproducible Monitoring and assessment of plastic pollution" (EUROqCHARM) project. Also see: https://micro2022.sciencesconf.org/427364/document</p>
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7520724
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Harmonized analysis of microplastics: Insights from practical application within the FACTS project
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oai:zenodo.org:7520745
2023-01-25T12:08:10Z
user-micro
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Martínez-Francés, Elena
Marie-Louise, Tambo Magni
Craig, Mckenzie
Johansen, Jon Eigill
Nizzetto, Luca
Hurley, Rachel
Buenaventura, Nina
Van Bavel, Bert
2023-01-10
<p>The validation of analytical methods for the identification and quantification of micro and nanoplastics in environmental matrices is hindered by a lack of standard reference materials (RMs). These materials are required for the harmonisation of analytical methods and the generation of comparable and reliable data. As a result, uncertainties associated with the measurements from individual laboratories can occur due to contamination, over-estimation, and under-estimation of nano and microplastics from environmental samples affecting the comparison and interpretation of analytical data from different laboratories. Until now, the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) has focused on making reference materials (RMs) in the microscale, i.e., from 50 μm and up to 1 mm of the following polymer types: PVC, PE, PET, PS, PP and PC as well as polymer mixtures, in the form of effervescent soda tablets. These RMs have been used in inter- laboratory comparison (ILC) studies worldwide as well as in microplastic recovery tests. The RMs have been analysed by different laboratories using different techniques, including light microscopy, μFTIR, Raman and Pyr-GC/MS. The latest ILC study including the soda tablets is the EU project EUROqCHARM, where two sets of soda tablets, one containing PE, PET and PS (50-300 μm) and the other containing PP, PC and PVC (50-300 μm) were produced. A complete characterisation of these batches was carried during production by counting the number of particles in 20 tablets obtaining a RSD of 11 % and 13 %, respectively and by measuring all the particles in 10 of the tablets for each batch to study the size distribution. In this presentation the results for the complete characterisation of the tablets will be shown. The next step in generating relevant RMs is to focus attention on the size fractions below Also see: https://micro2022.sciencesconf.org/425663/document</p>
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7520745
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Production of microplastic reference materials
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2022-08-09T14:38:13Z
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Martin, Jake
Lusher, Amy L.
Nixon, F. Chantel
2022-02-01
<p>In this review, the global deposition of microplastics across a variety of sedimentary environments is presented. Available literature was critically reviewed to investigate microplastic loading inventories in dated sediment and soil profiles. Even though field studies investigating microplastics in natural archives are scare, important information on the data generated from such studies is presented. We highlight that microplastics are not only readily mobilised within depositional settings, but they are also present in the workplace with researcher-derived microplastics frequently contaminating samples, stressing the need for rigorous laboratory procedures. Microplastics are commonly reported from sediments dated to before the onset of plastic production and the microplastic emissions' record in sediments is often incomplete. Data quality issues are also prevalent in microplastic sedimentation publications.</p>
<p>We found that the diversity of microplastic types and issues of constraining source points has so far hindered interpretation of depositional settings. Therefore, further research utilizing high quality data sets, greater levels of reporting transparency, and well-established methodologies from the geosciences will be required for any validation of microplastics as a sediment dating method or in quantifying temporally resolved microplastic loading inventories in sedimentary sinks with confidence. This paper contributes to a PhD research project where Dr. Amy Lusher, NIVA, is a co-supervisor. The PhD project of Jake Martin (NTNU, Trondheim, Norway) is investigating the role of microplastics in major coastal sedimentary processes, identifying potential accumulation `hotspots` and significant transportation pathways, whilst working towards optimising and harmonising methodological approaches in these complex environmental settings.</p>
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.150818
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Science of The Total Environment, 806(4), (2022-02-01)
Anthropocene, Microplastic, Sediment, Dating, Critical review
A review of the use of microplastics in reconstructing dated sedimentary archives
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2022-11-29T15:03:46Z
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Alwan, Wesam
2022-09-15
<p>Stakeholder Agilent Technologies presentation held at EUROqCHARM second annual meeting in Amsterdam, September 2022.</p>
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7340842
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The Agilent 8700 Laser Direct Infrared (LDIR) Chemical Imaging System (Microplastic analysis)
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2022-11-30T14:02:01Z
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Galgani, Francois
Strand, Jakob
Kägi, Ralf
Vinci, Matteo
2022-09-15
<p>Presentation of WP3 at EUROqCHARM second annual meeting in Amsterdam, september 2022.</p>
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7341903
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EUROqCHARM WP3: Harmonisation
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oai:zenodo.org:7382528
2022-12-02T14:26:51Z
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Galgani, Francois
Strand, Jakob
Kägi, Ralf
Vinci, Matteo
2022-09-15
<p>Presentation of WP3 at EUROqCHARM second annual meeting in Amsterdam, september 2022.</p>
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7382528
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EUROqCHARM WP3: Harmonisation
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2022-11-21T15:39:02Z
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Hairabedian, Gabrielle
Tartiu, Valentina
Lusher, Amy
2022-10-18
<p>Project management activities, procedures and tools were identified as key elements for smooth implementation of the EUROqCHARM project. A special effort has been made during the first year of the project to ensure these are properly developed, implemented and managed. The management activities, procedures and tools follow the guidelines established in the EUROqCHARM Project Handbook developed in the starting phase of the project within WP6 – Project Management and Coordination.</p>
<p>The first-year report provides an overview of all project management activities, procedures and tools developed and implemented during the period November 2020 – October 2021.</p>
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<li>The first section presents the general project management processes that ensures smooth coordination of activities resulting in high quality deliverables. This includes the project management structure and lists the different levels of organization, as well as persons responsible for the different roles defined within the management structures and procedures.</li>
<li>The second section illustrates all management and coordination activities during the first year of the project. This includes both communication within and outside the consortium, listing good practices, templates etc. Having an internal communication strategy ensures clear and effective communication between the partners and allows for recognition of early escalation and timely resolution of management and technical issues. External communication, dissemination and exploitation processes ensure a unified presentation of the project to the public.</li>
<li>The final section contains project management activities related to risk assessments.</li>
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7221219
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Project management
Deliverable 6.1 - First Year Report on Project Management Activities, Procedures and Tools
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2022-11-17T15:34:19Z
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Solbakken, Vilde S.
Fabres, Joan
2022-09-15
<p>Presentation about Dissemination in EUROqCHARM, presented at the project's second annual meeting held in September 2022.</p>
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7249201
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EUROqCHARM dissemination: Why, who cares and how are we doing?
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2022-11-21T15:36:42Z
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Lusher, Amy
Vandendriessche, Sofie
Fabres, Joan
Louise, Pawels
2022-10-18
<p>Communication, dissemination and networking is an integral component of the EUROqCHARM project. A Communication and Dissemination Strategy was developed by the Communication and Coordination Committee. This forms the foundations of EUROqCHARM’s work surrounding communicating within and outside of the project, dissemination and networking. All of the activities surrounding dissemination and networking fall under Work Package 5 – Knowledge transfer and dissemination</p>
<p>The first-year report on communication, dissemination and networking provides an overview of all the dissemination, communication and networking activities carried out by the project partners during the first year of the project. It outlines the communication and dissemination framework and presents the tools and activities that were undertaken to accomplish the set objectives.</p>
<p>The document is subdivided into 3 sections:</p>
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<li>The first section on “Communication and Dissemination Framework” provides relevant background information about the project and the role of communication and dissemination in achieving the project goals. This includes a description of the targeted audience and the project organs and groups that are most relevant.</li>
<li>The second section on “Communication, Dissemination and Networking Activities” provides a report, structured following the Communication Strategy and Dissemination Plan, on the activities carried out during the first project year. This chapter provides information on how the communication and dissemination is organised within the project, and what procedures are in place to achieve a continued and quality-controlled operation. Additionally, the plan for activities in the different areas during the second project year is provided.</li>
<li>The concluding section highlights the major achievements during the first project year and provides a summary of the activities planned for the following year.</li>
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<p>The structure of this deliverable will be maintained across the analogous deliverables to be prepared at the end of the second and third year of the project. These three yearly reports together with Deliverable 5.1 on the “Launch and Management of Dedicated Website and Social Media” conform the reporting deliverables due for WP5. Deliverable 5.1 includes, as an annex, the working version of the “Communication Strategy and Dissemination Plan”. Deliverable 5.1 thus provides detailed information that is relevant for readers of the present document that wish to deepen their understanding on some of the elements referred here.</p>
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Deliverable 5.2 - First Year Report on Communication, Dissemination and Networking Activities
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2022-09-13T19:16:41Z
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Pakhomova, Svetlana
Berezina, Anfisa
Lusher, Amy L.
Zhdanov, Igor
Silvestrova, Ksenia
Zavialov, Peter
van Bavel, Bert
Yakushev, Evgeniy
2022-01-07
<p>Comparative investigations of microplastic (MP) occurrence in the global ocean are often hampered by the application of different methods. In this study, the same sampling and analytical approach was applied during five different cruises to investigate MP covering a route from the East-Siberian Sea in the Arctic, through the Atlantic, and into the Antarctic Peninsula. A total of 121 subsurface water samples were collected using underway pump-through system on two different vessels. This approach allowed subsurface MP (100 μm–5 mm) to be evaluated in five regions of the World Ocean (Antarctic, Central Atlantic, North Atlantic, Barents Sea and Siberian Arctic) and to assess regional differences in MP characteristics. The average abundance of MP for whole studied area was 0.7 ± 0.6 items/m<sup>3</sup> (ranging from 0 to 2.6 items/m<sup>3</sup>), with an equal average abundance for both fragments and fibers (0.34 items/m<sup>3</sup>). Although no statistical difference was found for MP abundance between the studied regions. Differences were found between the size, morphology, polymer types and weight concentrations. The Central Atlantic and Barents Sea appeared to have more MP in terms of weight concentration (7–7.5 μg/m<sup>3</sup>) than the North Atlantic and Siberian Arctic (0.6 μg/m<sup>3</sup>). A comparison of MP characteristics between the two Hemispheres appears to indicate that MP in the Northern Hemisphere mostly originate from terrestrial input, while offshore industries play an important role as a source of MP in the Southern Hempisphere. The waters of the Northern Hemisphere were found to be more polluted by fibers than those of the Southern Hemisphere. The results presented here suggest that fibers can be transported by air and water over long distances from the source, while distribution of fragments is limited mainly to the water mass where the source is located.</p>
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2022.118808
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Environmental Pollution, 298, 118808, (2022-01-07)
Microplastic
Global distribution
Subsurface water
Fibers
Harmonization
Microplastic variability in subsurface water from the Arctic to Antarctica
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2022-09-13T19:17:00Z
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Haarr, Marthe Larsen
Falk-Andersson, Jannike
Fabres, Joan
2022-05-22
<p>A systematic review of research on marine macrolitter densities in the past five years (2015–2020) revealed considerable knowledge gaps in the field. Nearly half he reviewed studies were on stranded litter. Data are scarce from many of the regions estimated to mismanage the largest amounts of plastic waste. In regions where data are available these are typically from coastal areas with few data from the high and deep seas; 57% and 87% of studies on pelagic and seafloor litter, respectively, took place within 100 km from shore. Data on pelagic litter are generally constrained to the sea surface and only two of 30 pelagic studies have measured macrolitter deeper in the water column. Reported litter densities are generally highest for stranded litter, although seafloor litter densities by weight are high in some areas. Reported densities of floating litter are several orders of magnitude lower. However, a lack of standardisation of methods makes it difficult both to assess and to compare litter densities within and across the different environmental compartments in time and space. The review illustrates a great need for survey design development within the field of macroplastics and point to some long-established considerations from ecological research pertaining to independence of data points, spatial autocorrelation, sampling scale, and plot size and shape which are highly relevant also for marine litter research. These considerations are relevant both for global standardisation efforts and for independent studies. Furthermore, the knowledge gaps created by geographic and compartment biases in research needs to be addressed to identify further research needs, validate models and inform policy.</p>
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.153162
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Science of The Total Environment, 820, 153162, (2022-05-22)
Marine litter
Systematic review
Survey design
Autocorrelation
Spatial variation
Macroplastics
Global marine litter research 2015–2020: Geographical and methodological trends
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2023-11-21T12:21:59Z
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Falk-Andersson, Jannike
Fabres, Joan
Pires, Rui
Haarr, Marthe Larsen
2023-01-30
<p>A lack of standardisation of survey methods makes it difficult to assess and compare macrolitter densities within and across the different environmental compartments (e.g., beaches, seafloor and surface) in time and space. A recent systematic review of research on marine macrolitter densities published from 2015–2020 highlights a considerable range in survey designs. For seafloor surveys, for example, scuba dive surveys covering relatively small square or rectangular plots were most commonly used for sites within a km from shore, and generally reported the highest densities of macrolitter. Contrastingly, trawl surveys utilising much larger plots which are long and narrow (width of trawl, length of haul) were commonly used further from shore, along with image-based ROV surveys. The latter dominated exclusively the most remote surveys, and also yielded plots of similar length or longer than trawl surveys, but with an extremely narrow field of view. Plot size and shape has been shown to influence survey results in ecological surveys and may also do so for marine litter surveys. The distribution of litter is not very well understood, but it is clearly heterogeneous and patchy in both space and time. Image-based ROV surveys reported clean seafloor plots more frequently than trawl surveys, possibly because the former's narrow field of view makes the interception of a patch less likely, although this is confounded somewhat by tendencies to use the two methods on different substrates and potential differences in detection probability of litter intercepted. The scales of spatial heterogeneity and patchiness in macrolitter distribution are also not well understood and potential spatial autocorrelation has implications for sample independence and statistical analyses. The review points to long-established considerations from ecological research pertaining to independence of data points, spatial autocorrelation, sampling scale, and plot size and shape and highlights how these are highly relevant also for marine litter research. These considerations are relevant both for global standardisation efforts and for independent studies. In addition, the author will introduce the results of simulations on the effect of sample size on precision and accuracy of beach litter surveys based on a negative binomial distribution of beach litter density data from nearly 300 beaches along the coast of Norway. </p>
<p>The work was funded by the Norwegian Retailer's Environment Fund and through the EUROqCHARM project funded by the European Commission. </p>
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Arctic Frontiers, Tromsø, Norway, 30. Jan - 02. Feb 2023
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survey design
Spatial autocorrelation and scales of variability in litter density: implications for survey designs
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2023-10-05T14:27:05Z
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Murray, Ciarán J.
van Bavel, Bert
Kideyş, Ahmet E.
Lusher, Amy L.
Reker, Johnny
Šubelj, Gašper
Andersen, Jesper H.
2023-09-15
<p>We demonstrate a prototype multi-metric indicator-based assessment tool (i.e. Marine Litter Assessment Tool - MALT) for mapping and identification of ‘problem areas’ and ‘non-problem areas’ regarding the occurrence of marine litter in Europe's seas. The study is based on a European-wide data set consisting of three marine litter indicators: (1) litter at the seafloor, (2) beach litter and (3) floating micro-litter. This publicly available data allowed litter status to be determined in 1,957,081 km<sup>2</sup> (19.1 %) of the total area of Europe's seas (10,243,474 km<sup>2</sup>). Of the area assessed, 25.8 % (505,030 km<sup>2</sup>) was found to be ‘non-problem areas’ whilst ‘problem areas’ accounted for 74.2 % (1,452,051 km<sup>2</sup>). This indicates that marine litter is a large-scale problem in Europe's seas.</p>
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167096
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Science of The Total Environment, 905, 167096, (2023-09-15)
Marine litter
Microplastic
Indicators
Integrated assessment
Problem areas
Development and testing of a prototype indicator-based tool for identification of potential problem areas for marine litter in Europe's seas
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2023-10-05T14:27:05Z
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Lusher, Amy L.
van Bavel, Bert
2022-09-30
<p>Poster presented at 7th International Marine Debris Conference, Busan, South Korea. 19<sup>th</sup> – 23<sup>rd</sup> September 2022</p>
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Standardization of methods to measure plastic pollution by 2024? EUROqCHARM faces up to the challenge
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2023-10-10T06:55:06Z
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Eleanor A. Weideman
Vonica Perold
Vincenzo Donnarumma
Giuseppe Suaria
Peter G. Ryan
2023-02-08
<p>Floating anthropogenic litter occurs in all ocean basins, yet little is known about their distribution and abundance in the coastal waters off east Africa. <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/neuston">Neuston</a> net and bulk water sampling shows that meso- and micro-litter (8567 ± 19,684 items∙km<sup>−2</sup>, 44 ± 195 g∙km<sup>−2</sup>) and <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/microfiber">microfibres</a> (2.4 ± 2.6 fibres∙L<sup>−1</sup>) are pervasive pollutants off the coasts of Tanzania and northern Mozambique, with higher litter loads off Tanzania. Densities of meso- and micro-litter at the start of the rainy season were greater close to the coast and to major river mouths, suggesting that much litter likely originates on land. However, the mass of litter increased with distance from the six major coastal cities. By number, 95% of meso- and micro-litter was plastic, but only 6% of microfibres. Our results highlight the need to reduce plastic use and improve solid <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/waste-management">waste management</a> in the region.</p>
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.114644
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Marine Pollution Bulletin, 188, 114644, (2023-02-08)
microplastics
Africa
Proximity to coast and major rivers influence the density of floating microplastics and other litter in east African coastal waters
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2023-10-05T14:27:05Z
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Provencher, Jennifer F.
Aliani, Stefano
Bergmann, Melanie
Bourdages, Madelaine
Buhl-Mortensen, Lene
Galgani, Francois
Gomiero, Alessio
Granberg, Maria
Grøsvik, Bjørn Einar
Hamilton, Bonnie M.
Kögel, Tanja
Larsen, Jan Rene
Lusher, Amy L.
Mallory, Mark L.
Murphy, Peter
Peeken, Ilka
Primpke, Sebastian
Strand, Jakob
Vorkamp, Katrin
2022-11-29
<p>The Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme has published a plan and guidelines for the monitoring of litter and microplastics (MP) in the Arctic. Here, we look beyond suggestions for immediate monitoring and discuss challenges, opportunities, and future strategies in the long-term monitoring of litter and MP in the Arctic. Challenges are related to environmental conditions, lack of harmonization and standardization of measurements, and long-term coordinated and harmonized data storage. Furthermore, major knowledge gaps exist with regard to benchmark levels, transport, sources, and effects, which should be considered in future monitoring strategies. Their development could build on the existing infrastructure and networks established in other monitoring initiatives in the Arctic, while taking into account specific requirements for litter and MP monitoring. Knowledge existing in northern and Indigenous communities, as well as their research priorities, should be integrated into collaborative approaches. The monitoring plan for litter and MP in the Arctic allows for an ecosystem-based approach, which will improve the understanding of linkages between environmental media of the Arctic, as well as links to the global problem of litter and MP pollution.</p>
https://doi.org/10.1139/as-2022-0011
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Arctic Science, 9(1), (2022-11-29)
Pollution
Assessment
Plastic
Debris
Future monitoring of litter and microplastics in the Arctic—challenges, opportunities, and strategies
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2023-10-10T06:54:59Z
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Andrea Paluselli
Giuseppe Suaria
Marta Musso
Deborah Bassotto
Giulia Vitale
Stefano Aliani
2022-07-12
<p>Microfibers (MFs) are ubiquitous in natural environments and are considered as an anthropogenic litter that has become a global concern. Approximately 2 million tons of MFs are released into the ocean every year and once in the marine environment, it can be hypothesized that their accumulation and transport are largely controlled by oceanographic processes. We collected water column samples for MFs separation and polymeric characterization at 38 stations located in the Central-Western Mediterranean Sea and Tyrrhenian Sea from the surface to the seafloor (down to 3465 m). The aim of our study was to investigate MFs distribution in different water masses and the transport through different Mediterranean basins. MFs were detected in all samples collected with a median concentration of 3.8 MFs/L (IQR: 3.1 MFs/L) and a median fiber length and diameter of 1023 µm (IQR: 1007 µm) and 15 µm (IQR: 3 µm) respectively. Polymeric analysis highlighted cellulosic-based fibers as the dominant polymer (85%) in the whole water column over synthetic fibers (5%) and processed cellulose (8%), while fibers of animal origin were detected occasionally. MF concentration was locally characterized by vertical variations according to water mass characteristics, and by changes in size, with surface and deep fibers being generally longer and larger than mid-water fibers. Mediterranean surface waters showed homogeneous MF content (range 3.0-4.9 MFs/L), while intermediate and deep waters were characterized by two opposite trends. Intermediate waters showed decreasing MFs concentration moving from the Eastern to the Western Mediterranean basin (9.6-1.6 MFs/L) while MF content increased in deep waters at the same stations (3.7-9.1 MFs/L). Along the Sardinia Channel, we estimated a negative MF flux of 6 X 10 13 MF/day entering the Tyrrhenian Sea at intermediate depths, and a positive flux of 12 X 10 13 MF/day in the deep-water mass. We also estimate a 10-fold flux of synthetic fibers leaving the Tyrrhenian Sea, compared with the daily inflow. Our findings suggest that: i) there is a predominant MFs input on surface waters by atmospheric deposition; ii) MFs vertical distribution is size-dependent; iii) MFs transport between Mediterranean basins is mediated by Levantine waters; iv) a potential export of MFs to deep waters occurs in the Tyrrhenian Sea.</p>
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8345994
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BAMAR, VIII International Symposium on Marine Sciences - BAMAR International Workshop on Marine Litter, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, 6-8 July 2022
microfibers
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VERTICAL DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSPORT OF TEXTILE MICROFIBERS (MFS) IN THE MEDITERRANEAN WATER COLUMN
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Martin, Jake
Granberg, Maria
Provencher, Jennifer F.
Liborion, Max
Pijogge, Liz
Magnusson, Kerstin
Hallanger, Ingeborg G.
Bergmann, Melanie
Aliani, Stefano
Gomiero, Alessio
Grøsvik, Bjørn E.
Vermaire, Jesse C.
Primpke, Sebastian
Lusher, Amy L.
2022-05-30
<p>Poster presented at SETAC Europe 32<sup>nd</sup> Annual Meeting, Copenhagen, Denmark, 15-19<sup>th</sup> May 2021.</p>
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SETAC Europe 32nd Annual Meeting, Copenhagen, Denmark, 15-19th May 2021.
The Power of Multi-Matrix Monitoring in the Pan-Arctic Region: Plastics in Water and Sediment
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2023-10-05T14:27:05Z
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Lusher, Amy L.
2023-08-30
<p>Presentation given at International Marine Debris Data Harmonization Workshop - 29th August 2023 - Yokohama, Japan</p>
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State-of-the-art monitoring methods and capacity for global scale marine debris indicators
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2023-10-05T14:27:05Z
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Primpke, Sebastian
Booth, Andy M.
Gerdts, Gunnar
Gomiero, Alessio
Kögel, Tanja
Lusher, Amy L.
Strand, Jakob
Scholz-Böttcher, Barbara M.
Galgani, Francois
Provencher, Jennifer
Aliani, Stefano
Patankar, Shreyas
Vorkamp, Katrin
2022-11-11
<p>The pollution of the environment with plastics is of growing concern worldwide, including the Arctic region. While larger plastic pieces are a visible pollution issue, smaller microplastics are not visible with the naked eye. These particles are available for interaction by Arctic biota and have become a concern for animal and human health. The determination of microplastic properties includes several methodological steps, i.e., sampling, extraction, quantification, and chemical identification. This review discusses suitable analytical tools for the identification, quantification, and characterization of microplastics in the context of monitoring in the Arctic. It further addresses quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC), which is particularly important for the determination of microplastic in the Arctic, as both contamination and analyte losses can occur. It presents specific QA/QC measures for sampling procedures and for the handling of samples in the laboratory, either on land or on ship, and considering the small size of microplastics as well as the high risk of contamination. The review depicts which data should be mandatory to report, thereby supporting a framework for harmonized data reporting.</p>
https://doi.org/10.1139/as-2022-0006
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Arctic Science, 9(1), (2022-11-11)
QA/QC
Monitoring of microplastic pollution in the Arctic: recent developments in polymer identification, quality assurance and control, and data reporting
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Lusher, Amy L.
Primpke, Sebastian
2023-10-04
<p>Plastic pollution is an international environmental problem. Desire to act is shared from the public to policymakers, yet motivation and approaches are diverging. Public attention is directed to reducing plastic consumption, cleaning local environments, and engaging in citizen science initiatives. Policymakers and regulators are working on prevention and mitigation measures, while international, regional, and national bodies are defining monitoring recommendations. Research activities are focused on validating approaches to address goals and comparing methods. Policy and regulation are eager to act on plastic pollution, often asking questions researchers cannot answer with available methods. The purpose of monitoring will define which method is implemented. A clear and open dialogue between all actors is essential to facilitate communication on what is feasible with current methods, further research, and development needs. For example, some methods can already be used for international monitoring, yet limitations including target plastic types and sizes, sampling strategy, available infrastructure and analytical capacity, and harmonization of generated data remain. Time and resources to advance scientific understanding must be balanced against the need to answer pressing policy issues.</p>
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.2c06018
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Finding the Balance between Research and Monitoring: When Are Methods Good Enough to Understand Plastic Pollution?, 57(15), 6033–6039, (2023-10-04)
plastic litter
debris
environmental pollution
harmonization
microplastics
Finding the Balance between Research and Monitoring: When Are Methods Good Enough to Understand Plastic Pollution?
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2022-09-13T19:17:04Z
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Lusher, Amy L.
Hurley, Rachel
Arp, Hans Peter H.
Booth, Andy M.
Bråte, Inger Lise N.
Gabrielsen, Geir W.
Gomiero, Alessio
Gomes, Tânia
Grøsvik, Bjørn Einar
Green, Norman
Haave, Marte
Hallanger, Ingeborg G.
Halsband, Claudia
Herzke, Dorte
Joner, Erik J.
Kögel, Tanja
Rakkestad, Kirsten
Ranneklev, Sissel B.
Wagner, Martin
Olsen, Marianne
2021-08-03
<p>Given the increasing attention on the occurrence of microplastics in the environment, and the potential environmental threats they pose, there is a need for researchers to move quickly from basic understanding to applied science that supports decision makers in finding feasible mitigation measures and solutions. At the same time, they must provide sufficient, accurate and clear information to the media, public and other relevant groups (e.g., NGOs). Key requirements include systematic and coordinated research efforts to enable evidence-based decision making and to develop efficient policy measures on all scales (national, regional and global). To achieve this, collaboration between key actors is essential and should include researchers from multiple disciplines, policymakers, authorities, civil and industry organizations, and the public. This further requires clear and informative communication processes, and open and continuous dialogues between all actors. Cross-discipline dialogues between researchers should focus on scientific quality and harmonization, defining and accurately communicating the state of knowledge, and prioritization of topics that are critical for both research and policy, with the common goal to establish and update action plans for holistic benefit. In Norway, cross-sectoral collaboration has been fundamental in supporting the national strategy to address plastic pollution. Researchers, stakeholders and the environmental authorities have come together to exchange knowledge, identify knowledge gaps, and set targeted and feasible measures to tackle one of the most challenging aspects of plastic pollution: microplastic. In this article, we present a Norwegian perspective on the state of knowledge on microplastic research efforts. Norway’s involvement in international efforts to combat plastic pollution aims at serving as an example of how key actors can collaborate synergistically to share knowledge, address shortcomings, and outline ways forward to address environmental challenges.</p>
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2021.106794
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Environment International, 157, (2021-08-03)
Microplastic
Nanoplastic
Plastic
Monitoring
Sources
Risk assessment
Moving forward in microplastic research: A Norwegian perspective
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