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Seminar: Plastic Pollution Measurement Services: Needed for a Clean Ocean and a Circular Economy
March 5 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Jennifer M. Lynch, Ph.D.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
*In-person (HOLM 247) & via zoom*
Zoom link
Meeting ID: 963 5962 3640
Passcode: OREseminar
https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/96359623640
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has been at the forefront of plastic pollution chemical measurement science in Hawaii since 2011, with the goal of becoming a global leader in this crucial field. As a global hotspot for marine plastic debris, Hawaii provides a unique opportunity to address pressing environmental concerns. Chemical measurements play a vital role in answering key questions about the quantities, sources, transport, fate, impacts, and potential reuse of plastic pollution. These insights are essential not only for mitigating environmental and economic damage but also for driving innovation in recycling and manufacturing businesses in Hawaii.
This presentation will focus on two pivotal areas of research: 1) the development of engineered processes to optimize chemical measurements of plastic pollution across all particle sizes—from nanoplastics to large derelict fishing gear—and 2) studies that explore the potential of mechanical recycling to maximize both environmental and societal benefits. These efforts contribute to U.S. innovation and economic security, directly aligning with the core mission of NIST to support and advance national technological leadership.