Come and see whether your local beach, North Cottesloe, has microplastics with AUSMAP!

Interested in learning more about microplastics around North Cottesloe and Perth and the impact on humans and the environment?

Come and participate in our FREE AUSMAP Microplastic Event in collaboration with Keep Australia Beautiful Council (KABC) and North Cottesloe SLSC!

About the day - What will you learn?

* A broader environmental awareness on the issue of plastics and deeper insight into the microplastic problem, learning from Program Director Dr Michelle Blewitt!

* What are microplastics & where we can find them in our local community & how AUSMAP is helping to reduce this problem, along with your help!

* Learn about the current state of affairs around Perth and learn how we can manage these issues

* Gain hands-on experience by helping sample along the shores.

* We will then analyse what we find and be part of the discussion for effective mitigation strategies to help be part of the solution to Microplastic Pollution!

Expert: Dr Michelle Blewitt (AUSMAP Program Director)

Location: North Cottesloe Beach

This day is perfect for teachers, educators, council, retirees, kids, adults - everyone!

We would like to extend a special invite to those who attended our previous training days! This is a great way to brush up on your knowledge and get reinvigorated to get out and sample again!

About the Program

It’s hard to solve a problem you can’t see - until recently microplastic pollution presented scientists with a crisis that was invisible to the naked eye. Now we have AUSMAP.

By translating data into vivid maps of plastic pollution hotspots all over Australia, the Australian Microplastic Assessment Project (AUSMAP) makes it easy for everyone to see the scale & nature of this growing problem.

We need to know how much is out there before we figure out what to do with it. We also need large numbers of Australians to engage with behaviour change, so we can stop any more plastic entering our waterways.

FAQs

What do I need to bring?

* Shoes that can get wet: You will be required to collect water to help sieve, so if you have a pair of waterproof shoes, then please bring (or go barefoot).

* Sun protection, including hat and sunscreen

* Outdoor Wear (be prepared to get your feet wet!)

* Reusable water bottle

* Morning Tea will be provided by KABC and Little Sup Café will provide discounted coffees for the event with a reusable cup!

What is the cost of the Community Day?

This AUSMAP Community day FREE as it is supported by a grant, however donations to support the ongoing development and delivery of AUSMAP are greatly appreciated. All donations over $2 are tax-deductible.

Remember, please BYO reusable drink bottle and coffee cup, no single-use plastics!

For more information, please contact events@ausmap.org