New microplastics research examines River Thames (opens original article in a new tab)

A new study by the University of East London is analyzing microplastic pollution in the River Thames to inform environmental policy and understand pollution trends.

• Researchers at the University of East London are studying microplastic pollution in the River Thames to influence environmental policy
• The project collects surface water samples from seven locations along the Thames to analyze microplastic levels and their changes over time
• The study examines how storm activity and environmental conditions affect microplastic levels in the river system