ARU experts will help CSES celebrate 100 years

“Despite massive progress in raising awareness about plastic pollution over the past decade, and a huge increase in public support around the issue, the use of single use packaging has increased during the pandemic. In fact, COVID-19 litter, such as masks, sanitiser bottles and wipes, has become a new scourge on our environment. 
  
“But what are the solutions? Are biodegradable plastics better? I will be presenting some of our research from the past eight years that compares the ecological impacts of conventional plastics and microplastics with biodegradable alternatives in aquatic habitats as well as on land.  
 
“I will also discuss some of the solutions that we can work towards to avoid reverting back to our ‘plastic planet’ default that we have worked so hard in recent years to prevent.” 

“Because of the increased risk of climate change-induced challenges such as flooding, the need to incorporate a resilience-informed approach to urban planning and decision-making is more important than ever.

“In order to ensure our cities are sustainable, resilient and cost-effective, there is growing interest in more effective integration of nature-based solutions, such as sustainable drainage systems, within our urban landscapes.”