Coca-Cola’s ‘more sustainable’ packaging does not yet even exist
The measures that Coca-Cola is taking against the plastic soup are hardly helping. The company promotes itself as more sustainable than it actually is.
My little plastic footprint
Plastic on a strict diet
While 2020 started with deafening bangs, I started to back-up my memories of 2019 in my mind. A lovely hot […]
Breaking news: EU announces tax on plastic
Amsterdam, January 12, 2018 —First there was a tweet. Gunther Oettinger, the EU commissioner for budget and human resources, wondered […]
The world’s population consumes 1 million plastic bottles every minute
The worldwide consumption of plastic is still rising. In 2016, 480 billion plastic bottles were sold while in 2004, this […]
Surfrider Europe launches the “Reset Your Habits” campaign
Surfrider Foundation Europe picks up at least 20,000 plastic bottles during its beach cleanups and its other Ocean Initiatives every […]
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MICROPLASTICS APPEAR TO PROMOTE DEMENTIA
New research on the effects of microplastics on humans and other mammals shows significant behavioral changes.
Is the Plastic Soup smaller than we thought?
According to new research, the plastics soup is smaller than previously thought. Is this the good news we’ve been waiting for?
Plastic found in the human heart
Microplastics are present in human heart tissue, the first evidence has been found. It is becoming increasingly clear that plastic is dangerous to human health and the health of our planet.
Good news: bans (finally) in sight
The government will investigate measures, including bans, to prevent certain plastic products from ending up as litter.
