The plastic experiment – Plastexperimentet

Completed

from 25/04/2022 until 31/12/2023

Through a nationwide citizen science project, involving participants across the whole of Sweden collecting and analysing plastic waste, we will undertake a scientific study together with a researcher to investigate the extent of plastic in the Swedish natural environment.

Aim

How much plastic is there in Swedish nature? What type of plastic is it and how does it vary between different places and types of habitat? These are some of the questions we want to answer. 

About funding

Funding bodies: European Comission

Formas - the Swedish Research Council for sustainable development; the European Commission

About branding

Profile image design by: Photo: Emma Grann



Created March 14, 2022, 9:24 a.m.

Updated May 12, 2025, 6:59 p.m.

Keywords
Chemistry Plastic Pollution Environment Plastic Biology Environmental Monitoring
Science Topics
Biology Chemical sciences Ecology & Environment
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Teaching materials available Suitable for children
Difficulty Level
Not Indicated
Participation tasks
Observation Geolocation Classification or tagging Learning Finding entities Data Entry Identification
Coordinator
Vetenskap & Allmänhet (Public…
Non-governmental
Location
National
Contact
Go to Project 0 0 4522
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