Responding to Plastic Pollution Through Science: from Research to Action

本次会议将整合科学和工程专家，以便通过跨学科和重点研究合作推进塑料污染缓解战略。组织者将讨论诸如微和纳米塑料污染的非线性效应、塑料废物的毒性、绿色材料以及自然界中日益高浓度的塑料对环境和健康的影响等主题。塑料污染水平的不断提高，使人们越来越意识到并关注这些塑料对生态系统、生物物种和公众健康的有害环境影响。由于其物理和化学特性，微塑料和纳米塑料可以通过水中分布，被许多生物吸收并通过食物链传递。虽然关于这些普遍存在的污染物的科学知识正在增加，但重要的不确定性仍然存在，因为塑料继续以惊人的速度被消耗和处理。跨国界分享研究成果，开展能够形成国家战略的联合科学调查，预计将加速所有参与国和机构的研究。该奖项反映了美国国家科学基金会的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的知识价值和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。

This conference will integrate science and engineering experts in order to advance plastic pollution mitigation strategies through interdisciplinary and focused research collaborations. The organizers will address topics such as non-linear effects of micro- and nanoplastic pollution, toxicity in plastic waste, green materials, and environmental and health impacts of the increasingly high concentrations of plastic in the nature.Increasing levels of plastic pollution are increasing awareness of and concern for harmful environmental effects of these plastics on ecosystems, living species, and public health. Due to their physical and chemical characteristics, micro- and nanoplastics can be distributed through water where they are ingested by numerous organisms and passed on through the food chain. While the scientific knowledge on these pervasive contaminants is increasing, important uncertainties prevail as plastic continues to be consumed and disposed of at an alarming rate. Sharing research results across national borders and pursuing joint scientific investigations that can shape national strategies is expected to accelerate research in all participating countries and institutions.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.