This is the second module for the Biology section of Unplastic. It focuses on Microplastics. The guide is designed to be used in tandem with the slides available on this website. The slides include ample supplemental information for each section in the presenter’s notes.

This module expands on the previous module on macroplastic pollution. Microplastics are found everywhere, from the deepest spots in our Oceans to the highest mountains. From our polar regions to our drinking water. This also means that organisms, from bacteria to plants to animals are continuously exposed to these microplastics. In this module we will explain in more detail what a microplastic is and what different types there are, discuss where they come from, and what risks they pose to organisms. We will introduce the way in which the impacts of microplastics are investigated, and critically look at the pros and cons of these methods.