Mixed feelings about draft microplastics proposal
The European Commission finally published a draft proposal to restrict microplastics in certain products. While this is a huge win, some of the proposed measures are very disappointing.
The European Commission finally published a draft proposal to restrict microplastics in certain products. While this is a huge win, some of the proposed measures are very disappointing.
Only if the EC will extend the restriction to synthetic polymers. will it be able to protect our environment.
The world’s biggest fashion brands are fueling the plastic pollution and climate crisis through continued reliance on synthetic fiber made from fossil fuels.
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.
The industry stated in 2018 that the use of plastic microbeads had decreased by 97.6% and pledged that no more personal care products with plastic microbeads would be sold by 2020. However, such products are still offered for sale, according to scientific research.
Amsterdam, July 3 2019 – In Austria, an environmental (GLOBAL 2000) and a consumer organisation (AK OÖ) together tested 300 detergents […]
Amsterdam, February 6, 2019 – Mussels attach themselves with thin threads to a hard surface, rock or rope. These byssal threads, […]
Amsterdam, 7 December 2018 – Glitters are spreading fast. Nowadays they are found in products such as nail polish, hairspray, shampoo […]
Amsterdam, 27 November 2018 – The Guardian published a well researched and extensive long read, which analyzes the current worldwide […]
Amsterdam, 29 November 2018 – The common periwinkel (Littorina littorea), a sea dwelling snail, is on the menu of the […]
Glitter seems fun and harmless, but these microplastics will remain in the environment forever.
After a decade of battle and debate, a European ban on intentionally added microplastics is forthcoming. A reflection on our campaign.
We eat, drink and breathe microplastics, nanoplastics and their additives and are thus exposed to the risks of these materials on a daily basis. Let’s make a wave!
Insect numbers are dramatically decreasing. Yet, microplastic pollution is rarely mentioned as a possible cause.