The scale of micro- and nanoplastic (MNP) pollution is becoming increasingly clear yet little is known about how this pollution impacts health. We are developing an actionable European roadmap for early-life health risk assessment of MNPs.
New study highlights the need for better development of fluorescent nanoplastic particles and proposes roadmap to help researchers find best methods for future studies
European TV channel ARTE releases new documentary Homoplasticus, featuring AURORA researcher Prof. Nelly Saenen from Hasselt University; features scientists working to understand the widespread human exposure to plastics and how they might be impacting our health
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) literature review confirms Food Packaging Forum findings that microplastics can be released from food contact materials (FCMs) during use; identifies mechanical stress and fiber shedding as key particle release mechanisms; summarizes methodological shortcomings, data gaps, and recommendations
New study highlights the need for better development of fluorescent nanoplastic particles and proposes roadmap to help researchers find best methods for future studies
European TV channel ARTE releases new documentary Homoplasticus, featuring AURORA researcher Prof. Nelly Saenen from Hasselt University; features scientists working to understand the widespread human exposure to plastics and how they might be impacting our health
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) literature review confirms Food Packaging Forum findings that microplastics can be released from food contact materials (FCMs) during use; identifies mechanical stress and fiber shedding as key particle release mechanisms; summarizes methodological shortcomings, data gaps, and recommendations