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European supermarkets under fire in new research

Large European supermarkets can and should do much more to reduce their plastic usage.

The best cosmetics without microplastics

With our Beat the Microbead- app, you can scan all your personal care products yourself to see if they contain plastic. Our research shows that 9 out of 10 cosmetics products contain microplastics.

Scientists call for a worldwide cap on plastic production

In a letter submitted to Science, scientists argue for a cap on plastic production. It is the only way to stop plastic pollution.

Plastic confronts scientists with new natural phenomenon

Plastic pollution manifests itself in nature in different ways. Scientists are starting to understand these new and unexpected ‘natural phenomena’.

Breakthrough: Europe plans to ban thousands of hazardous chemicals

Europe delivers on promise and presents the world’s most ambitious approach to eradicate hazardous chemicals.

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.

Ahold Delhaize’s plastic policy has improved but still falls short

AH packaging free is an important step in the right direction, but the reporting on plastic in the annual report still falls short.

Microplastic particles can enter our lungs and blood

Plastic microparticles can enter human lungs and blood. Why is this very worrying?

Almost 9 in 10 products from major cosmetics brands contain microplastics

New research from Plastic Soup Foundation shows that 87% of products from the ten best-selling cosmetics brands contain microplastics.

Recycled PET Plastic is not a safe packaging material for food and drink

An obligatory percentage of recycled PET in bottled drinks, as agreed in the European Union, appears to have health risks. What is the solution?

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European supermarkets under fire in new research

Large European supermarkets can and should do much more to reduce their plastic usage.

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The best cosmetics without microplastics

With our Beat the Microbead- app, you can scan all your personal care products yourself to see if they contain plastic. Our research shows that 9 out of 10 cosmetics products contain microplastics.

Read more

Scientists call for a worldwide cap on plastic production

In a letter submitted to Science, scientists argue for a cap on plastic production. It is the only way to stop plastic pollution.

Read more

Plastic confronts scientists with new natural phenomenon

Plastic pollution manifests itself in nature in different ways. Scientists are starting to understand these new and unexpected ‘natural phenomena’.

Read more

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