June 11, 2025|
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|6 months agoMicroplastics Discovered in Swiss Wildlife, Raising Environmental Concerns
New research reveals widespread microplastic contamination in Swiss wildlife, with particularly high levels found in wild boars across multiple cantons.
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- Microplastics have been identified in the faeces of a wide range of Swiss wildlife, including roe deer, chamois, and wolves.
- Researchers from EPFL analyzed 15 faecal samples by drying them and dissolving them in hydrogen peroxide.
- Contamination levels vary significantly by species and region.
- Greenpeace asserts that immediate national and international political measures are the only way to reduce microplastics.
By The Numbers
600+
microplastic particles per gram
7
microplastic particles per gram
4
microplastic particles per gram
15
samples
They Said
"The extent of environmental pollution caused by microplastics requires immediate and effective national and international political measures."
"This is the only way to reduce the amount of microplastics in the short term."