Both the versatility and durability of plastics makes it a commonly used material, but causes growing environmental problems and concerns. The interdisciplinary research platform PLENTY investigates the global plastic pollution by assessing the environmental impact of plastics and the societal perception of plastics in daily life. We aim to effectively link the environmental and socioecological aspects on the fate of plastics in our environment.

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Wind, sewage sludge, and waste water carry tyre wear particles from roads onto farmland. A new lab study shows: The pollutants contained in the...

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For his contributions to the German Water Chemistry Society, Thilo Hofmann has been appointed honorary life member. He has been a member of the...

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The first batch of samples has arrived, the analysis begins: the EDGE team led by Thorsten Hüffer and Thilo Hofmann spoke about the research behind...