The PlasticsFatE project partners are happy to announce the release of our latest newsletter! Packed with updates, insights, and ground-breaking developments, this edition highlights the advances we’ve made in understanding and addressing the effects of micro and nanoplastics (MNPs) on human health.
Here’s a taster of what’s inside:
Shaping Policy for a Plastic-Free Future
This year, we released our first policy brief, "Harmonization and Standardization in Plastic Exposure and Hazard Assessment." This pivotal document sets the foundation for standardized approaches to assessing the risks of plastic exposure, enabling better-informed policy decisions.
Authored by PlasticsFatE experts Bernd Giese and Lasse Steffens from BOKU, Austria, this brief represents over three years of dedicated research and collaboration with global stakeholders.
Taking the Fight Against Plastics to a Global Stage
PlasticsFatE played a key role at the 5th round of negotiations (INC-5) for the UN Global Plastics Treaty in Busan, South Korea. Our ecotoxicologist, Dr. Dana Kühnel, contributed to these critical discussions as part of the Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty.
Find out more about how these negotiations aim to drive transformative global policies.
Simplifying Science with Podcasts
Introducing the PlasticsFatE Podcast Series—your go-to resource for understanding the complex science behind MNPs and their impact on human health. From the triple planetary crisis to innovative solutions for tackling plastic pollution, our podcasts make cutting-edge research accessible to all.
Community & Collaboration
Our newsletter also features:
Updates from the CUSP Cluster Newsletter No.7, highlighting future pathways for EU policy.
Award-winning research on the impact of microplastics on human cells by our FAU team.
Insights from a public hearing on the health impacts of plastics at the French Congress.
A recap of the University of Bayreuth's Early Career Workshop on microplastic regulations.
The launch of FHERITALE, a new initiative cataloguing cutting-edge technologies for MNP research with an invitation to their introductory webinar.
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