@PolyGoneTech

Finding plastics, fast. Developing novel technology to detect microplastics and keep them out of our water and food.

 Waterloo, Ontario
polygonetechnologies.com
Joined July 2017
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@LKeira and @n_ballist are thrilled to share this sneak peak into the double life of #sustainable #phd & #entrepreneur life. #microfibres #WorldWaterDay
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An info-session about new ways to link #communications technologies to support community access to #water information. Interested? Join us on February 18th our experts will be there to answer your questions! Register here : bit.ly/3aaFJ6b
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“On the behalf of AquaForum I wish all our young #AquaHacking innovators the best of luck! We are so proud of you. A big thank you to put your talent behind the cause of #water! Our future is in your hands’ -Dominique Monchamp #AtlAquaHacking @atlwaternetwork
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Join us at 1 p.m. TODAY for the Rebooting with Research webinar: Tackling real-world problems webinar featuring expert panelists: Daniel Scott, Susan Horton, Shannon Majowicz, Lauren Smith and Jason Deglint, moderated by Roy Brouwer. Please register at: ow.ly/t97L50zWJI4
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Check out our new chapter ‘Microplastics and their effects on soil funtion as a life-supporting system’ link.springer.com/chapter/10… It was a pleasure to work with @machadoaas and others to bring this chapter together #microplastics #plastic #pollution #terrestrial #soil #microbiology
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InkSmith and @kwartzlab would like to thank everyone who contributed to the #CommunityShield project over the past two months. The project will be slowly wrapping up now that @canshieldppe is in a position to take over donations. Check out this recap 📹 youtube.com/watch?v=zgtxjmeC…
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Got some #microplastic questions? Join @LKeira at this @AquaHacking #AMA and get your answers - maybe get involved in a solution, too! #bethechange #hackforgood #cleantech
AquaAction@TakeAquaAction24 Apr 2020
Did you know that fishing gear is a significant source of #microplastics in the marine environment? Learn more & get involved. Join this #AMA session April 29 w/ guest speakers Ariel Smith @coastalaction, #AquaHacking alum Lauren Smith @PolyGoneTech. RSVP: eventbrite.ca/e/aquahacking-…
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Whatcha gonna do with all that #filament? Print #faceshields, of course! Keeping our #3dprinter (and selves) busy during #Covid_19 to help #HealthcareHeroes and @InkSmith3D keep people safe. #stayhome #kwawesome @FilamentsDotCa
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Have access to a #3Dprinter or #lasercutter? Join us and help @InkSmith3D print #ppe for #HealthcareHeroes during the #COVID19 crisis. #kwawesome #techforgood Https://www.inksmith.ca/blog…

Can you 3D Print this file?

Important Update as of May 23, 2020 The Community Shield project will begin to wrap up production as parent company InkSmith & The Canadian Shield now have increased capacity to take over donations....

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Let us know if you see other ways we can use our #3Dprinter for good!
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I have a very close friend who’s a researcher studying public health at a major NGO, and he told me that this was THE week to practice as much social distancing as possible, even if you don’t have to go to work. I asked him to explain why. Sharing his answers w/ permission (1/x)
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#Clean50 #emergingleader Lauren Smith works with her #startup @PolyGoneTech to identify and eliminates microplastics in... your beer! #alumni #AquaHacking #SourceOfSolutions ed.gr/b5y4c
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It's known that #macroplastics continue to cause detrimental effects to wildlife, however the impacts of #microplastics is still unclear & very complex. Great article by @ChelseaRochman & @kennedybucci1. Give it a read! plasticactioncentre.ca/news/…

Microplastic pollution is everywhere, but scientists are still learning how it harms wildlife

Chelsea Rochman and Kennedy Bucci from the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at University of Toronto explain how scientists are still learning the impacts of microplastics.

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You’re likely taking in tiny particles of #plastics every time you eat, drink and breathe 😰 #Microplastics result from the breakdown into ever smaller bits of everyday plastic discards, like packaging, children’s toys, and cosmetics & synthetic clothing. buff.ly/2uKKAsI
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Microfibers from synthetic clothing end up in water and in fish. This is bad news for wildlife because synthetic materials like #polyester, acrylic, & spandex contain dyes & chemicals. buff.ly/3aPw57j Microfibers are also ingested by animals and may affect our #health 😕
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Know a #wrawesome youth who is interested in learning how to engage in #climateaction? tell them to check out the upcoming Youth Policy Jam on January 25 in #WIlmotAwesome organized by @KindredCU, @YouthClimateLab & WGSI. eventbrite.com/e/youth-polic… #watreg #kwawesome #badenON
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Imagine if all corporations did this! Microsoft has pledged to remove "all of the carbon" from the environment that it has emitted since the company was founded in 1975. 🌎🔥🌎 #ClimateEmergency bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51…

Microsoft makes 'carbon negative' pledge

The tech giant promises to remove all the carbon it has emitted since its founding in 1975.

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Are you looking for cosmetics that don't pollute the environment with #microplastics? Have you tried our 'Zero Plastic Inside' brands? 🤩 We certify brands that don't use plastic ingredients. Now we have 70 brands from around the world! ✨ Check em out! 👉buff.ly/2WVWBnc
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At Monday night’s council committee meeting, Coun. Ralph Cipolla and Mayor Steve Clarke won their colleagues’ support to have city staff prepare a report about the feasibility of banning single-use plastics in @cityoforillia via @orilliamatters plasticactioncentre.ca/news/…

Orillia to investigate a possible ban on single-use plastics

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BREAKING NEWS - Plastic Soup Foundation takes legal action against structural plastic pollution. 'We force the government to do its job, through the courts if necessary.' Shocking proof: plastic industry dumps millions of #pellets #nurdles in environment. buff.ly/2R16zUK
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