Addressing the microplastic challenge
The presence of microplastics in our environment has emerged as a critical global concern. These tiny plastic particles, measuring less than five millimeters in size, are ubiquitous in our oceans, freshwater systems and soil. Addressing this issue requires a comprehensive and collaborative approach and our industry must develop innovative solutions aimed at mitigating microplastic pollution. Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS) is a global initiative led by the plastics industry to reduce the potential for microplastic pollution in our waterways and environment. All Selenis production sites have pledged our dedication to environmental stewardship by becoming a member of the OCS program and implementing the OCS Pledge's foundational strategies to prevent and mitigate resin loss.
Plastic free Venice Sampling along 40-meter perpendicular to the shore, with subsequent flotation, sedimentation, and cascading filtration to collect retentates. In the laboratory, these retentates will be filtered, biotic organic matter will be digested, and samples observed, classified, and analyzed using FTIR for polymer identification. This project is being developed in collaboration with the Plastic free Venice non for-profit organization and the Technical and Technological Institute (ITT) Montani of Fermo, the oldest in Italy and will conclude with the preparation of detailed written and graphical documentation. Plastics Pact Mexico Participated in the Nayarit beach clean-up, which involved characterization of collected plastics and identification of the 10 most harmful and unnecessary plastics in Mexico. The results of the collected data will determine next steps in addressing ocean plastic pollution in Mexico.
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