Ku-ring-gai Council and AUSMAP (Australian Microplastic Assessment Project) have visited UNSW labs as part of the Hub's synthetic grass microplastics project.
As part of the Hub’s Understanding Microplastics project, researchers are investigating how the degradation of synthetic grass may contribute to microplastic pollution in the environment.
This includes investigating the degradation of grass blades from fields of different ages and usage frequencies.
The visit provided an opportunity to:
- share research progress
- discuss local government perspectives
- strengthen collaboration with stakeholders working on practical solutions.
Insights from these discussions will help guide future pilot studies and refine analytical approaches for identifying degradation mechanisms of synthetic grass and related materials.
This research enhances scientific understanding of the sources and pathways of microplastics, contributing to the evidence on their potential environmental impacts.
