What is the Big Deal About Small Plastic?

Jun 6, 2023  13:00 - 13:45

(GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Event URL:  https://www.exploringbytheseat.com/lesson/big-deal-small-plastic/
Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Plastic products are a part of everyday life that we have become accustomed to using over many years. Unfortunately, some of the plastic we use are only intended to be used once before being disposed of. Due to low recycling rates, incorrect management of waste and sometimes bad consumer habits; plastics can end up in the environment causing plastic pollution. Plastic debris found in the environment are categorized based on their size and most are small plastic particles called microplastics. They are smaller than 5 mm in size and can come from products containing small plastic particles or from the degradation of larger plastic debris in the environment. During this presentation, we will show you what we are studying at the National Research Council of Canada to find out the effects that these small plastic particles can have on fish. This research will help us better understand the impact of microplastics on the environment.