Gain a better understanding of water pollution by microplastics through practical workshops, laboratory visits and discussions.
A meeting between the public, members of the ASL (Association pour la Sauvegarde du Léman) and Oceaneye associations, and scientists from the University of Geneva involved in water conservation.
On the programme for the evening:
Carry out scientific experiments to identify the plastics in a sample of Lake Geneva. Visit a laboratory that analyses microplastics in the environment. Find out about alternative ways of helping to protect waterways, such as participatory science programmes. Talk to associations and scientists about this issue.
An evening organised by :
L'ASL (Association pour la sauvegarde du Léman)
The association Oceaneye
Le Scienscope University of Geneva (Bioscope and Chimiscope)
Le environmental physical chemistry research group from F.-A. Forel Department of Environmental and Water SciencesUniversity of Geneva
PRACTICAL INFORMATION:
Scientific workshops
All ages, children accompanied by an adult
Meeting place : Scienscope reception area in the Science II hall, Quai Ernest-Ansermet 30, 1205 Geneva
