Jump to content
printOnlyLogo

Finnish Environment Institute | Suomen ympäristökeskus | Finlands miljöcentral

 sykefi header valkoinen

Road traffic is a significant source of microplastics

Press release 2020-03-24
A report compiled by the Finnish Environment Institute SYKE has produced a clearer picture of litter in the Finnish marine environment. On beaches close to residential areas 90% of the litter visible to the naked eye is composed of various plastic and foam plastic products, and cigarette butts are the most common type of plastic waste. Road traffic is the most significant source of microplastics.

Current

Road traffic is a significant source of microplastics 2020-03-24
Good news from the sea, but there is still cause for concern 2020-03-03
Doctoral dissertation: Climate and health impacts of residential wood combustion in Finland 2020-02-28
Carbon footprint of Finnish household consumption increasing, carbon footprint of public procurement calculated for the first time 2020-02-27
All Current

SYKE 25 YEARS

 

25 years of working for a more sustainable environment and society
SYKE celebrates 25th anniversary. Our diverse research and expert organisation offers information and multidisciplinary expertise vital to decision-making. Together with our partners, we solve burning questions in society and build a more sustainable future.

INSTAGRAM

sykeresearch

Follow researcher's life on land, sea and in the office!

POLICY BRIEF

 
Ecological compenstions are worth taking into use  
In ecological compensation local damage caused by construction or industry is offset by improving biodiversity elsewhere.
All Policy Briefs

 

PEER NETWORK

Partnership for European Environmental Research