We eat, drink, and breathe plastic
NRC Handelsblad, one of the leading Dutch newspapers, published an opinion article on Saturday June 23rd 2018, written by Maria […]
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Employers in construction and plastics industries at higher risk of health problems
Amsterdam, June 24, 2018 – Endocrine Disruptors, or EDs, pose a potential health risk. This group of substances is now […]
Who will free the Mediterranean Sea of the plastic soup?
Amsterdam, 23 June 2018 – The most polluted seas in the world are the enclosed seas. On World Environment Day, […]
THE BIG DISPUTE: RECYCLE OR REDUCE PLASTIC?
Amsterdam, 22 June 2018 – Recently, multinationals have set goals to deal with plastic pollution that they themselves have created […]
India will abolish Single-Use Plastics
Amsterdam/New York, June 22, 2018 – On World Environment Day, prime minister Modi of India promised to ban all single-use plastic […]
The big battle – recycling or reducing plastic
Amsterdam, 22 June 2018 – Several multinational companies have set goals recently on how to deal with plastic pollution that […]
Plastic Soup Foundation enters into collaboration with successful developer of washing machine filters
The Plastic Soup Foundation (PSF) has joined forces with the innovative Slovenian company, PlanetCare, in the battle against plastic fibres […]
IKEA QUITS PLASTIC STRAWS AND BAGS
Amsterdam, 20 June 2018 – IKEA, the Swedish furniture giant, announced new sustainability goals last week. All branches worldwide have […]
G7’s Ocean Plastics Charter
Amsterdam, June 14, 2018 — The plastic soup is high up on the international agenda. The recent G7 summit in Ottawa ended […]
Jumbo embraces natural branding
Amsterdam, June 7, 2018 – This summer, Jumbo will be the first national supermarket chain to actively reduce its use […]
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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.
