Now in its Third Edition, Plastics is the key text for senior students studying the science and engineering of plastic materials. Starting from microstructure and physical properties, the book covers ...
Third International Symposium on Marine Plastic Pollution Arctic to the Antarctic 20-22 October 2026 - Reykjavík, Iceland #AtlanticPlastics2026
Despite significant efforts, the ongoing intergovernmental negotiations for a global agreement on plastics have yet to reach the consensus needed to conclude an effective treaty. Regardless of the eventual outcome, it is evident that a solid understanding of the problem and its potential solutions are essential for success. New scientific research on plastic pollution and mitigation measures ...
PAME launched the first bottle equipped with a GPS transmitter into the Atlantic on 12 September 2019. Called “Plastic in a bottle”, the capsules simulate how marine litter and plastics travel far distances in and out of Arctic waters. The collected data feeds into implementation of the Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter and serves as an outreach tool to create awareness around the ...
Recycling plastics like there is no tomorrow Pure North has recently started production of the first plastic container made from Icelandic recycled plastic – Marking a milestone in the cycle of plastic use in Iceland Pure North has set a new tone in sustainable plastic production in Iceland by producing this first plastic container made from recycled plastic that is produced in this country ...
The development of a Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter in the Arctic (ML-RAP) builds upon the Phase I Project Desktop Study on Marine Litter including Micro-plastics in the Arctic (2019), which was based on best available science, indigenous knowledge, and other information at the time of completion. The development of the ML-RAP also represents one of the priorities of Iceland’s Arctic ...