Wet wipes and sanitary products found to be microplastic pollutants in Irish waters

Tuesday, June 23, 2020 - 10:50 in Earth & Climate

Researchers from Earth and Ocean Sciences and the Ryan Institute at NUI Galway have carried out a study on the contribution of widely flushed personal care textile products (wet wipes and sanitary towels) to the ocean plastic crisis.

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