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Presence and distribution of microplastics in Alpine freshwater ecosystems: Preliminary results of the PlasticFree project

Natural Hazards Research 2025
 Francesca Vallefuoco,  Heinrich Theodor Jacob Dahms,  Daniele Ricaldone, Magdalena Vanek, Roberta Bottarin

Summary

This preliminary study documented microplastic presence and distribution in alpine freshwater ecosystems as part of the PlasticFree project, contributing early baseline data on plastic contamination in high-altitude mountain water bodies. The research aimed to characterize the extent of microplastic pollution in these typically pristine environments as a reference for future monitoring.

Study Type Environmental

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