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
ISO/CD 16094-2
[Under development] Standardized analytical method for qualitative and quantitative identification of microplastics using FT-IR or Raman spectroscopy.
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 […]
Micro Investigators
New Zealand-based citizen science monitoring team for microplastics. Includes database, map of samples, and additional information for connecting with school kids.
Microplastics Sampling and Processing Guidebook
Citizen science guidebook for sampling and processing methods for microplastics. Developed to support Gulf of Mexico microplastics citizen science monitoring project.
SCCWRP FTIR Method
This method is for the determination of microplastics (State Water Resources Control Board, 2020) greater than 20 µm in size in treated drinking water using visual microscopy for particle counts, […]
SCCWRP Raman Method
California Trash Monitoring Methods and Assessments Playbook
Reference for trash monitoring practitioners and agency staff interested in learning more about the considerations for selecting a suitable trash monitoring program.