Frans Timmermans receives the Politieke Pluim 2018
Brussels, 18 December 2018 – EU Commissioner Frans Timmermans received the political accolade, the Politieke Pluim 2018 today. He said that […]
Plastic Soup Awards
Winner of the Political Plume 2016!
Every year the Plastic Soup Foundation awards a prize to a politician who has taken action to tackle the problem […]
Politics Plume 2016: nominees
2016 was an important year in the fight against plastic microbeads and other microplastics in personal care products. Many countries […]
Latest news
Prevent contamination by face masks
People all over the world have been advised to wear face masks. A downside is the kind of pollution that wasn’t there before because people massively use and throw away single-use non-medical face masks.
Scientific bundle on plastic nanofibers and microfibers
There is significant and growing concern about the tiny plastic fibres that accumulate in water, soil and air. The number of synthetic nano and microfibers is increasing due to increased production and use, and also because plastic does not break down naturally, but fragments. What are the ultimate consequences for our health and the environment?
Research on the catch by the bubble barrier has started
Research into the capture of the Bubble Barrier in the Westerdok in Amsterdam has started. Plastic Soup Foundation will research this captured canal plastic on behalf of Waterschap Amstel, Gooi and Vecht.
Compostable tea bags and coffee pods become new standard
From 1 January 2021, tea bags and coffee pods may be disposed off with fruit, vegetable and garden waste (GFT).
