Homes under the microscope

Full project title: Homes under the microscope

Duration: 2021 to 2024

Other UWE Bristol researchers:

• Dr Laura de Vito
• Dr Margarida Sardo

Research partners/collaborators:

• University of Leeds
• University of Edinburgh
• University of Northumbria

Funders:

• UKRI/BBSRC Citizen Science Collaboration Grant
• UKRI Bridging fund
• NERC Pushing the Frontiers
• UWE Bristol  Expanding Research Excellent
• UWE Bristol Engagement and Impact fund

This project investigated the presence of airborne microplastics and microfibres within homes in the UK. New sampling methods were co-created with communities and interdisciplinary and mixed methods approaches were applied to the sampling and analysis methods, ranging from analytical chemistry, machine vision and social science approaches, bridging the gap between industry, policymakers and individuals. The bridging fund enables the method to be further refined for use in schools and engaging with children and parents on the subject matter.

For further information about the project, please contact Dr Ben Williams (ben3.williams@uwe.ac.uk).