Microplastics on fingers
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26 June 2024

Paper: Microplastic aquatic impacts included in Life Cycle Assessment

Scientific methods for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) evaluate a broad range of environmental impacts, but the ecological effects of microplastics are often not included. In this research, we have developed a method to also account for the effects of these 'small particles' of plastic in environmental and sustainability analyses. This represents an important step towards a comprehensive understanding of the impact of plastic products.

Meet the involved experts

  • Anna Schwarz TNO

    Anna Schwarz

    Scientist Innovator, Circular Economy Modeller, TNO

  • Sjoerd-Herlaar-TNO

    Sjoerd Herlaar

    Consultant Circular Economy, TNO

  • Quirine Cohen

    Quirine Cohen

    Consultant Circular Plastics, TNO

  • Joris Quik

    Environmental Scientist, RIVM

  • milad_golkaram

    Milad Golkaram

    Polymer scientist, TNO

  • tno_jan_harm_urbanus

    Jan Harm Urbanus

    Lead Scientist Circular Feedstocks, TNO

  • Tim van Emmerik

    Associate Professor Hydrologic Sensing, Wageningen University & Research

  • mark_huijbregts

    Mark Huijbregts

    Professor Integrated Environmental Assessment, Radboud University

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