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 report estimates the global burden of micro- and nanoplastics in food attributable to plastic packaging; estimate 131 mg per person annually; PET bottles, and rigid PET and polyethylene containers the greatest sources
AURORA partners met in Utrecht, the Netherlands for the final in-person full project meeting; partners discussed research progress; planned upcoming dissemination efforts; key outcomes to be presented publicly during final stakeholder in Maastricht on May 21, 2026
AURORA scientists investigate the accuracy and reliability of applying Pyrolysis-GC/MS as a method to quantify plastic particles in samples; conclude that previously proposed indicators are not specific enough; call for caution when interpreting results obtained by Py-GC/MS
New report estimates the global burden of micro- and nanoplastics in food attributable to plastic packaging; estimate 131 mg per person annually; PET bottles, and rigid PET and polyethylene containers the greatest sources
AURORA partners met in Utrecht, the Netherlands for the final in-person full project meeting; partners discussed research progress; planned upcoming dissemination efforts; key outcomes to be presented publicly during final stakeholder in Maastricht on May 21, 2026
AURORA scientists investigate the accuracy and reliability of applying Pyrolysis-GC/MS as a method to quantify plastic particles in samples; conclude that previously proposed indicators are not specific enough; call for caution when interpreting results obtained by Py-GC/MS