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Looking ahead to the future of plastic research, undergraduate students Ella Gunady and Madison Griffin, and PhD candidate Zoie Diana describe their continued work in the field, and the interdisciplinary effort that will be needed to address the plastic pollution issue going forward.

The Plastic Pollution Working Group at Duke brings together an interdisciplinary group of students, staff and faculty all working to address the plastic pollution issue. Two Duke undergraduate students, Madison Griffin and Ella Gunady, explain their research in the search for solutions.

Plastic Pollution is a global issue with far-reaching consequences. Dr. Dan Rittschof, Dr. Meagan Dunphy-Daly, PhD candidate Zoie Diana and undergraduate students Madison Griffin and Ella Gunady explain the scope of the problem.

UNEP Webinar: Addressing Single-Use Plastic Products Pollution using a Life Cycle Approach - Part 1

 

UNC-TV Science

We know the physical impact of whales swallowing hundreds of pounds of plastic, or birds filling their bellies with landfill waste. What we don't know is the chemical impact.

 

Oceans@Duke Webinar Series 2021: "The Global Plastic Pollution Pandemic"

Since its popularization in the 1950s, plastic use has skyrocketed due to its low cost and versatility, and it has become widely used in many sectors from packaging to the automotive industry. However, due to plastic’s longevity and resistance to decomposition, its widespread use has led to an epidemic of mismanaged waste. This plastic waste is entering the ocean at a rate of around 11 million metric tons a year, where it harms marine life, damages habitats, affects food safety and quality, and threatens human health.

Join us to hear about Duke’s research on government and business responses to this global environmental issue. We will also hear from the Pew Charitable Trusts on promising solutions toward a future free of plastic pollution.