Learning Science during Teatime: Using a Citizen Science Approach to Collect Data on Litter Decomposition in Sweden and Austria

Learning Science during Teatime: Using a Citizen Science Approach to Collect Data on Litter Decomposition in Sweden and Austria

The decay of organic material—litter decomposition—is a critical process for life on Earth and an essential part of the global carbon cycle. Yet, this basic process remains unknown to many citizens. The Tea Bag Index (TBI) measures decomposition in a standardized, measurable, achievable, climate-rel...

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Main Authors: Taru Sandén, Heide Spiegel, Hannah Wenng, Michael Schwarz, Judith M. Sarneel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
Tea Bag Index (TBI)
participatory research
hands-on science experience
citizen scientists’ motivation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/18/7745

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