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Is sunlight causing the plastic soup to disappear?

Dutch researchers find a new explanation to the mystery of the disappeared plastic: sunlight clears away floating plastic.

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.

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.

Tips for a plastic-free Christmas

During the Christmas season, there is a 30% increase in plastic use. Take a look at how you can reduce your plastic footprint.

New plans by the EU to stimulate the reuse and recycling of packaging

Far reaching proposal by the European Commission to reduce packaging waste … unfortunately does not go far enough.

Breakthrough: The European Parliament’s Environment Committee wants to ban the export of plastic waste

The Environment Committee of the European Parliament wants to ban the export of plastic waste to countries outside the EU. The Netherlands is the biggest exporter. Will the Dutch Government support this proposal in the Council of Europe?

Plastic Fashion Campaign: The Initial Findings

We launched our new Plastic Fashion campaign on 1 November. There are already some initial findings and we list them in this article.

Plastic-Free Christmas presents: the gifts that keep on giving

Find out how to gift your loved ones plastic-free gifts this year for Christmas! We got some ideas lined up for you.

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.

74% OF DUTCH PEOPLE RESENT THE POOR QUALITY OF FAST-FASHION CLOTHING

New report shows that synthetic fibres cause chronic lung infections and intestinal diseases, among other things.

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Is sunlight causing the plastic soup to disappear?

Dutch researchers find a new explanation to the mystery of the disappeared plastic: sunlight clears away floating plastic.

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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

We are looking for a Campaigner for our (Plastic) Fashion campaign. You will strengthen the campaign team that works on the problems related to microplastics and what plastic is doing to our health.

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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.

Read more

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