The European Commission and Pellet Loss
Amsterdam, January 24, 2018 — Everyday, four shipping containers spill into the sea worldwide. Sometimes, these containers are filled with […]
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The UK wants to banish “avoidable plastic waste”
Amsterdam, January 18, 2018 – The expectation was that the British government’s policy to combat plastic pollution would be a […]
Plastic Strategy: The European Commission’s Vision for Plastic
Amsterdam, January 17, 2018 — In the spirit of turning challenges into chances, the European Commission presented its Plastic Strategy […]
McDonald’s must stop with straws
Amsterdam, January 15, 2018 — Every day, McDonald’s gives its customers millions of plastic straws. These are used once for […]
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 […]
Peak Plastic 2100
Amsterdam, 8 January 2017 – Humans produce more and more trash and that trend is set to continue for decades. According […]
Camels continue to die of plastic in the desert
Amsterdam, 9 January 2018 – Every week, Dr Ulrich Wernery performs a necropsy on camels. The Director of the Central […]
Microbeads hinder the growth of duckweed
Microplastics can have a negative effect on floating aquatic plants like duckweed and hinder their growth. This is the conclusion […]
Ioniqa technology enables limitless PET recycling
Up to now, mechanical methods for recycling PET bottles have only been able to be applied six times on the […]
British cosmetics industry: Plastic liquids are not hazardous
After holding a consultation round, the British Government recently announced a ban on microbeads in personal care products to take […]
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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.
