POLYRISK
Researching the health risks of microplastic and nanoplastic particles
POLYRISK is an EU funded project which aims to improve our understanding of how micro and nanoplastic (MNP) particles in the living environment impact human health. The project findings feed into current and future EU policies, and support actions envisaged under the European Green Deal in relation to plastic pollution – helping to ensure that human health is protected, today and in the future.
HEAL, a project partner of POLYRISK, is supporting this effort by
- Raising awareness of the health risks of nano- and micro-plastic particles (MNPs)
- Promoting and sharing the latest findings on the effects of MNPs on the immune system
- Developing policy recommendations to safeguard people from the harmful impacts of MNPs
Project duration: Apr 2021 – Mar 2025
Project partners
POLYRISK brings together 15 partner institutions from seven countries, coordinated by the Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences at Utrecht University.
Part of the CUSP cluster, POLYRISK collaborates with five other research projects studying the various health impacts of MNPs.
