This international conference provides an opportunity to
learn and exchange knowledge and is aimed at scientists,
decision and policy makers. The conference will be free of
charge after registration.
By joining this conference: you will participate in working on the understanding of risks and developing crucial mitigation strategies, and towards limiting and managing the impact on human health and the environment on a national, EU and international level.
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Date:
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13.03.2024 - 14.03.2024 |
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National/International:
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International |
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Language:
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English |
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Type:
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Conference |
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Location:
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Utrecht, The Netherlands |
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Contact:
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C-Plastics2024@minienw.nl
Petra Krystek, PhD,
Deltares, Subsurface and Groundwater Quality, the Netherlands, and
University of Siegen, Department Chemistry and Biology, Germany
(lead organizer; scientifi c programme)
petra.krystek@deltares.nl; petra.krystek@uni-siegen.de
Lisette Peters, M.Sc.,
Ministry of Infrastructure and Water management (I&W), DGWB,
the Netherlands
(lead organizer; conference facilities and environmental policy)
lisette.peters@minienw.nl |
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Conference web site at:
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One of the major environmental issues in soil and water management is the presence of plastics. Awareness is growing that pollution by plastics must be prevented and recent research shows that it becomes a bigger issue especially in soil. However, little is known about the fate and impact of smaller plastic particles (micro- and nanoplastics or MNP). More knowledge about degradation, spread and exposure to MNP is needed to assess the impact on the environment and human health while a healthy soil is crucial. Knowledge about plastics in the soil is also still a young branch of science while the input sources of plastics into soil are manifold.
Deadlines | November 30,2023 | Submission of abstracts for oral and poster presentations | | December 1,2023 | Second Announcement and Registration open | | January 15,2024 | Notification of acceptance | | February 16,2024 | Registration |
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