ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH

AXEIS Microplastic Initiative

Leading dedicated scientific research into local water health, engaging student engineers in community-led data collection to drive real-world ecological solutions.

12,400Plus

Liters Filtered

85%

Reduction Rate

18

Partner Schools

5.2k

Data Points

Live Update

Spectroscopic Analysis Reveals Polyethylene Dominance

Our latest lab results from the Microplastic Initiative reveal that over 65% of extracted particulates in the Boston Harbor samples are high-density polyethylene. This specialized data is now being shared with local marine protection agencies to inform targeted filtration strategies.

october 12, 2026

Field Research

Successful Deployment of Mobile Sampling Units

The Initiative has successfully deployed three additional student-led sampling stations across key estuary transition points. These units utilize AXEIS custom-engineered mesh filters to capture particulates as small as 100 micrometers.

october 5, 2026

Team Milestone

Scholastic Partnership Expansion

We are proud to welcome two new partner labs to the AXEIS Microplastic network. This expansion doubles our data processing capacity and allows for more frequent real-time updates as we transition toward autonomous monitoring solutions.

september 28, 2026