ABOUT THE PROJECT
Marine plastic pollution is one of the fastest growing environmental problems of our time.
Between 60 and 80% of today’s global marine litter is comprised of plastic and 4-12 million tons are released annually into the marine environment.
Use of plastic
Waste
Environmental effects
Regulations
and circular economy
Use of plastic in the society
Developing methods for measuring nanoplastics in the environment
Uptake and trophic transfer in marine organisms
Assessment of update of Marine Strategy Frameworks Directive, with focus on best available science (EU)
Assessment of the UN Plastic Treaty negotiation, with focus on implementation of circular economy
Analysis of implications for implementing Circular Economy inspired by the Waste Hierarchy
MAIN GOALS
MarinePlastic has now evolved into MarinePlastic II, focusing on three key research areas:
- The role of science in regulation and the transition to a circular economy.
- Measuring and monitoring plastic pollution, including microplastics and nanoplastics.
- Assessing the environmental impact of nanoplastics and chemical additives.
Led by Principal Investigator Kristian Syberg, MarinePlastic II brings together leading researchers from Roskilde University, Aalborg University, Technical University of Denmark, and Aarhus University to analyse and inform these urgent challenges.
MarinePlastic II. has an
ambitious environmental
mission, and aims to help
today´s drowning plastic
pollution problem
MarinePlastic II. will
strengthen the status
of Danish research
in an international
context
MarinePlastic II. gathers the
Danish research intitutes
from different fields to
create groundbraking
research
MarinePlastic II. will
utilise the knowledge
by proposing social
solutions and integrate
decision makers
Funded by VELUX FONDEN and led by Roskilde University, this interdisciplinary consortium brings together experts from Aarhus University, Aalborg University, Technical University of Denmark to assess plastic pollution. The project focuses on advancing regulations and facilitating a transition to a circular economy, developing innovative methods for nanoplastic detection, and enhancing our understanding of the impacts of nanoplastics and associated chemical additives on marine ecosystems. The overarching mission is to leverage scientific insights to propose solutions, engaging decision-makers and integrating societal needs to shape future research and policy measures.
THE PROJECT HAS A LIFE CYCLE APPROACH
from use, waste, environmental effects and regulations
THE CONSORTIUM AND WORK PACKAGES
MarinePlastic II builds on its predecessor’s success, advancing interdisciplinary research on marine plastic pollution. The project is structured into four work packages: WP1 explores regulatory measures and the transition to a circular plastic economy, WP2 focuses on detecting and monitoring plastic pollution, WP3 investigates the environmental impact of nanoplastics and chemical additives, and WP0 ensures effective governance and outreach
MarinePlastic II - The Danish center for research in marine plastic pollution
The project is supported by
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