UK: ban on microbeads in cosmetics
On 21 July, the British government announced a ban on microbeads in cosmetics. The ban on production will take effect […]
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Ekoplaza customers donate en masse to Plastic Soup Foundation
Amsterdam, 19 July 2017 – The Plastic Soup Foundation has received a cheque worth €15,735 from the ecological supermarket chain, […]
New figures about plastic soup
Since the massive introduction of plastic after the Second World War, 8.3 billion tons of plastic has been produced. Of […]
Garbage patch larger than France and Germany discovered in the South Pacific Ocean
The Algalita Marine Research and Education Foundation has returned from an expedition to the South Pacific Gyre in the South […]
Nanoplastics in scrubs with plastic microbeads
Many people regularly use scrubs when they shower. Scrubs are made using large mixers that mix all the ingredients. The […]
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 […]
Microplastic pollution in Antarctica extremely serious
Until now Antarctica was seen as a pristine and untouched wilderness with relatively little plastic pollution, but the opposite is […]
Plastic microfibers found in the heart of the Himalayas
At the foot of the holy Langju Glacier, at nearly 6.5 kilometers altitude, at the very heart of the Himalayas, […]
Fibers from synthetic clothing disastrous for mankind and the oceans
Amsterdam, 8 May 2017 – By machine washing our clothes, we are polluting our seas and oceans. This is the shocking […]
Plastic eating caterpillar discovered
The plastic eating caterpillar of the greater wax moth is capable of breaking down polyethylene, the most common form of […]
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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.
