Estimating Microplastics related to Laundry Wash and Personal Care Products released to Wastewater in Major Estonian Cities: a comparison of calculated and measured microplastics

Ayankunle, Ayankoya Yemi; Buhhalko, Natalja; Pachel, Karin; Lember, Erki; Kõrgmaa, Vallo; Mishra, Arun; Lind, Kati

doi:10.1007/s40201-023-00856-z

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“…There are some studies that have estimated the theoretical contribution from one or a few sources of microplastics based on the catchment, and compared that to measurements in some compartment or flow, such as tyre wear particles and synthetic fibres in a river (Pauna & Askham, 2022), personal care products in wastewater (Ayankunle et al, 2023), and synthetic fibres in wastewater (Ayankunle et al, 2023;Conley et al, 2019). In general, the studies showed a good agreement between the predicted and the measured loads of microplastics.…”

Section: Methods For Identifying Sources Of Microplasticsmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…In such a system there can be a vast number of potential sources and the distance to the sources can be long. There are also studies that have quantified certain polymers (Ayankunle et al, 2023) and shapes (Conley et al, 2019) further upstream, in wastewater systems, and compared to source estimates based on the catchment, but then only for one or two sources.…”

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Mitigating Microplastics Pollution in Urban Water Systems : Flow, actors, and control measures

Fältström

2023

Linköping Studies in Science and Technology. Dissertations

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… the EU-Interreg Baltic Sea programme, the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, and the Swedish Water and Wastewater Association for funding this research. …my supervisors. First, to Stefan, thank you for the honest critique and for always trying to make everything as good as possible, and all the words of wisdom. I carry with me many lessons on the academic life from you. To Annica for being the most engaged person I have ever met, for always being there to discuss small and large matters, and for all the kind words. I carry with me many lessons on life in general from you. To Hamse for taking on supervising me in addition to the other million things you do and for being the champion the water sector needs! To the past supervisors: Hb, Sara, and Marinette. … the Swedish water sector. There is so much drive, companionship, and energy. Thanks to those of you who participated in my research, helped out with sampling, and answered questions. Thanks to those of you that I met at conferences and who asked engaged questions, and to those who I see as my colleagues. …the project partners in FanPLESStic-Sea for giving me new perspectives. A special thanks to Heléne Österlund, I have had fun and learned a lot from working with you. Thanks also to my co-authors at Aalborg University: Kristina

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Section: Methods For Identifying Sources Of Microplasticsmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Mitigating Microplastics Pollution in Urban Water Systems : Flow, actors, and control measures

Fältström

2023

Linköping Studies in Science and Technology. Dissertations

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Beyond microbeads: Examining the role of cosmetics in microplastic pollution and spotlighting unanswered questions

Kukkola,

Chetwynd,

Krause

et al. 2024

Journal of Hazardous Materials

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Value for money: a cost-effectiveness analysis of microplastic analytics in seawater

Meyers,

Kopke,

Buhhalko

et al. 2024

Micropl.&Nanopl.

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The availability of many microplastic analysis methods is challenging for researchers and policy makers when tasked with choosing optimal methods for their research question and a given budget. In this study, a cost-effectiveness analysis of methods for microplastic analysis in seawater was performed using survey data acquired from experts. Total analysis cost per method was determined accounting for labour and equipment costs, while method effectiveness was scored based on their ability to confirm the plastic nature of particles, their minimum detectable particle size, and other parameters. Results were validated and discussed during two workshops with scientists and policy makers. The resulting predictive tools allow to identify the most cost-effective methods for specific scenarios, and their associated cost. They mark an important step towards a more effective and informed approach to monitoring and managing microplastic pollution in the marine environment, ultimately contributing to the protection of marine ecosystems and human health.

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Estimating Microplastics related to Laundry Wash and Personal Care Products released to Wastewater in Major Estonian Cities: a comparison of calculated and measured microplastics

Cited by 3 publications

References 45 publications

Mitigating Microplastics Pollution in Urban Water Systems : Flow, actors, and control measures

Mitigating Microplastics Pollution in Urban Water Systems : Flow, actors, and control measures

Beyond microbeads: Examining the role of cosmetics in microplastic pollution and spotlighting unanswered questions

Value for money: a cost-effectiveness analysis of microplastic analytics in seawater

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