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Checklist for sampling of group A

Checklist for sampling of group B

Checklist for sampling of group C

Checklist for sampling of group D

Learn more about the Pirates initiative, its main objectives and the participating European countries.    

The project booklet serves as a step-by-step guide for the young people to collect scientific data on their excursion.

With these materials, teachers and group leaders of extracurricular youth groups can prepare themselves for the Plastic Pirates – Go Europe! campaign. The document contains background information and master copies and offers all relevant information for support and follow-up.

The material can be used independently of a river expedition and beyond the campaign period.

To find larger microplastics on a sandy riverbank, a sieve is necessary. You can find the construction manual here.