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Beat the microbead

PSF scientific statement must convince European Commission

Only if the EC will extend the restriction to synthetic polymers. will it be able to protect our environment.

This is the time for a ban on intentionally added microplastics

The European Chemicals Agency has released a proposal on a restriction on intentionally added microplastics. However, the paper has several shortcomings. It is now up to the European Commission and member states to pursue more far-reaching legislation to restrict the use of all intentionally added microplastics.

Liquid microplastics in cosmetics are the new battleground

While the solid microplastics might be banned, it is still unclear whether this also applies to the liquid microplastics.

Swiss Alps: microplastics everywhere

Amsterdam, 4 May 2018 – By now it is almost too obvious to state that all across the world plastic […]

Microbeads hinder the growth of duckweed

Microplastics can have a negative effect on floating aquatic plants like duckweed and hinder their growth. This is the conclusion […]

British cosmetics industry: Plastic liquids are not hazardous

After holding a consultation round, the British Government recently announced a ban on microbeads in personal care products to take […]

UK: ban on microbeads in cosmetics

On 21 July, the British government announced a ban on microbeads in cosmetics. The ban on production will take effect […]

Garbage patch larger than France and Germany discovered in the South Pacific Ocean

The Algalita Marine Research and Education Foundation has returned from an expedition to the South Pacific Gyre in the South […]

Nanoplastics in scrubs with plastic microbeads

Many people regularly use scrubs when they shower. Scrubs are made using large mixers that mix all the ingredients. The […]

Microplastic pollution in Antarctica extremely serious

Until now Antarctica was seen as a pristine and untouched wilderness with relatively little plastic pollution, but the opposite is […]

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Is sunlight causing the plastic soup to disappear?

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Danone hauled up before the French court for excessive use of plastic

The multinational Danone has been charged in France for not having a plastic policy to prevent damage to the environment and health.

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Research intern: Biodegradability of viscose

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Really? European Consumers’ Associations think the plastic bag is the best option? We don’t think so and here’s why!

In November 2022 the Dutch Consumers’ Association Consumentenbond published the results of a report which made us raise our eyebrows.

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