Sam Harrison @samharrison.science · Aug 4

Panel discussion on "science and research for an effective instrument": strong support for science-based decisions free of conflicts of interest, and a need for transparency in not just Treaty processes, but the data needed to support it. #INC5.2 #PlasticsTreaty @bcarneyalmroth.bsky.social

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Rich Cross · Aug 4

You're right, making data findable (and the whole of FAIR really) is so important. Not easy. Interested in people's thoughts on how we can do this for #microplastics huge data files are generated but harmonized repositories or data reporting standards are not quite there yet? #PlasticsTreaty #INC5

Sam Harrison · Aug 4

A couple of pertinent points: 🔬 There is already *more than enough* science indicating that we need decisive action now 🧖‍♂️ It shouldn't be up to consumers to be vigilant to the presence of toxic chemicals in consumer products - they shouldn't be there