High-Throughput River Sampling System (tentative name)
Optimized high-throughput sampling methodology based on ASTM D8332. Publication forthcoming. See links below for availabile details: Plastics in Action Landing Page https://www.nait.ca/applied-research/our-work-and-impact/plastics-research-in-action Sampling video https://youtu.be/JyOabOKCsB8?si=XItqg3gHLaXjiN9N Conference submission https://youtu.be/KqrZwpJ0fYA?si=2SpbR0tKLu1kq-3p
Plastic Prediction
A machine-learning model that predicts (rough estimates) of micro- and macro-plastic abundance in rivers prior to sampling.
Plastic Pirates
A European Citizen Science Campaign in which school clasess and youth groups collect plastic samples from streams and rivers and document their findings.
The Great Bubble Barrier
A bubble-based plastic capture system for rivers that does not interfere with boating/shipping operations.
Mystic River Visual Trash Survey Citizen Science Data
Citizen science visual trash survey data conducted by Mystic River Watershed Association in Rhode Island, US.
Microplastics Sampling Method Selection Tool
A filterable web tool for selecting sampling methods for microplastics in various media.
Roadmap for long-term monitoring for plastics in rivers
This roadmap can guide researchers, practitioners and others with developing long-term monitoring programs for plastics in rivers. Relevant for macro- and microplastic monitoring. Pdf: Roadmap-monitoring-riverplastics-2022
Framework Riverbank Plastic Monitoring Strategies
Framework to Design and Compare Riverbank Plastic Monitoring Strategies. A meta-analysis of monitoring protocols for macroplastics on riverbanks – what are some of the factors that can be altered to […]
Replication Dataset for “Sample size requirements for riverbank macrolitter characterization”
Dataset used to determine statistical sample size requirements for riverbank macrolitter characterization.
Trash Wheels
Semi-autonomous trash interceptor (solar & hydro powered) that is placed at the end of a river, stream or other outfall.