Sediment Testing for Microplastics on River Clyde in Scotland, UK

The sampling device in the water at River Clyde, at Strathclyde Park. Greenpeace team samples the waters of the river for plastics, including micro and macro plastics. The joint initiative between Greenpeace UK and Greenpeace Science Laboratory is conducting the biggest ever survey of plastic pollution in UK rivers, covering 12 rivers and 237 specific sample sites.

Unique identifier: GP0STT5MG

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Shoot date: 27/03/2019

Locations: Glasgow, River Clyde (UK), Scotland, United Kingdom

Credit line: © Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert / Greenpeace

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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Water Sampling for Microplastics on River Clyde in Scotland

Greenpeace campaigners sample the waters of the River Clyde for plastics, including micro and macro plastics. The joint initiative between Greenpeace UK and Greenpeace Science Laboratory is conducting the biggest ever survey of plastic pollution in UK rivers, covering 12 rivers and 237 specific sample sites. The sites are focused around both politically important constituencies and plastic production facilities.

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