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Welcome to SISTEM-NL

We are researching microplastics released during the washing of clothing. The first phases of the study in Amsterdam have been completed, but the research continues: we are expanding our network from Amsterdam to the whole of the Netherlands. Keep an eye on this website for updates on research results or to sign up as a future citizen scientist in our network!

Participate in our research!

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All you need to know about SISTEM-NL

In 2022 the research group ‘Science in and with Society: reducing emissions of Textile Microplastics in the Netherlands’, or SISTEM-NL, was founded at the University of Amsterdam. Curious to see what we've done up until now?

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Do your laundry on campus!

In June 2024, together with Sustainalab, we opened a laundry lab on campus, where everyone can do their laundry for free. Want to find out how this works and interested in doing your own laundry?

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Doing your laundry at home for science?

Next to campaigns at schools and on campus, we are exploring ways to collect and reduce microplastics in Dutch households. Want to find out how you can help our research from the comfort of your own home?

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