some of Canada’s – and the world’s – most complex challenges
The University of British Columbia is working on solutions to environmental challenges such as microplastics and wildfires. Researchers have created a filter that traps up to 99.9% of microplastics in water using renewable and biodegradable materials.
The University of British Columbia is tackling Canada's complex environmental challenges. Researchers at the BioProducts Institute are using natural materials to remove microplastics from drinking water. Dr. Orlando Rojas and his team have created a filter that captures up to 99.9% of microplastics using materials like tannic acids from plants and sawdust. The filter also removes contaminants from farming, including antibiotics. Canada is warming at twice the global average, and UBC's Centre for Wildfire Coexistence is working to revolutionize wildfire preparedness. The university is bringing people together to find real-world solutions to strengthen the health of people, communities, and society.
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