Following is a list of microplastics outreach items developed by the ITRC Microplastics Toolkit Team. Please note that some of these files will download directly to your device.
| # | Fact Sheet Title | Target Audience | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| MP-1-1 | Microplastics: The Basics You Need to Know | All Audiences | One-page fact sheet that provides a general overview of microplastics. |
| MP-1-2 | Sources of Microplastics | All Audiences | One-page fact sheet providing details about different sources of microplastics. Pairs nicely with MP-1-5 graphic. |
| MP-1-3 | How You Can Help Reduce Microplastics | All Audiences | One-page fact sheet that provides information on actions individuals can take to reduce microplastics in the environment. |
| MP-1-4 | Microplastics Resources for Educators | General Audience | One-page fact sheet focusing on introducing microplastics and resources for educators of K-12 students. Includes a link to MP-1-23, a spreadsheet listing educational resources for K-12 and other educators. |
| MP-1-5 | Sources of Microplastics Graphic | All Audiences | One-page fact sheet providing a visual example of the different routes/sources from which microplastics can enter the environment. Pairs nicely with MP-1-2. |
| MP-1-6 | Microplastics are Everywhere Graphic | All Audiences | One-page fact sheet containing a graphic highlighting the six microplastics key messages developed by ITRC. |
| MP-1-7 | Today’s Plastics are Tomorrow’s Microplastics Graphic | All Audiences | One-page fact sheet containing a brief overview and history of microplastics. |
| MP-1-8 | Tired of Plastics Graphic | All Audiences | One-page fact sheet containing a graphic related to reducing plastics in the environment. |
| MP-1-9 | Help Keep Microplastics Out of Your Body- Graphic | All Audiences | One-page fact sheet containing a graphic related to reducing your intake of microplastics. |
| MP-1-10 | Microplastics are in Creatures Great and Small Terrestrial Graphic | All Audiences | Graphic highlighting land-based animals. |
| MP-1-11 | Microplastics are in Creatures Great and Small Aquatic Graphic | All Audiences | Graphic highlighting aquatic animals. |
| MP-1-12 | Microplastics are in Creatures Great and Small Avian Graphic | All Audiences | Graphic highlighting birds. |
| MP-1-13 | Microplastics Are in Creatures Great and Small (and Deep) | All Audiences | Graphic highlighting invertebrates from the Mariana Trench. |
| MP-1-14 | Sampling and Analysis Fact Sheet | Scientists and Regulators | Two-page fact sheet providing an overview of considerations for sampling and analysis of microplastics in the environment. |
| MP-1-15 | Use Comparable Units for Microplastics Data Reporting Fact Sheet | Scientists and Regulators | Two-page fact sheet highlighting challenges in comparing studies due to lack of harmonization on units used to describe microplastics. |
| MP-1-16 | Exposure to Microplastics and Associated Effect Fact Sheet | Scientists and Regulators | Two-page fact sheet summarizing exposure pathways for humans and known ecological health effects. |
| MP-1-17 | Data Gaps and Future Research Needs Fact Sheet | Scientists and Regulators | Two-page fact sheet providing a summary of research needs with a focus on how microplastics move through the environment. |
| MP-1-18 | Types of Microplastics: Primary vs Secondary Microplastics Fact Sheet | All Audiences | One-page fact sheet that discusses primary and secondary microplastics and their respective sources. |
| MP-1-19 | What are Microplastics Fact Sheet | All Audiences | One-page fact sheet with broad overview of microplastics. |
| MP-1-20 | Focus Sheet: Working with Decision Makers to Address Microplastics Pollution and Exposure | Decision Makers | Three-page summary of background microplastics information and regulations related to plastics and microplastics both nationally and internationally This sheet would be useful for staff preparing to present to management on issues related to microplastics. |
| MP-1-21 | Microplastics Poster | Scientists and Regulators | Scientific poster that highlights the ITRC Microplastics Technical Guidance. |
| MP-1-22 | Microplastics Presentation PPT |
Scientists and Regulators, and Decision Makers | Approximately 15-minute presentation that presents issues related to microplastics. Slides and speaker notes included. |
| MP-1-23 | K-12 Resource List | K-12 and Other Educators | A spreadsheet with links to more than 25 K-12 educational resources, including curricula, fact sheets, videos, and more. |
