Fashion industry addicted to plastic materials releasing dangerous microfibers
The world’s biggest fashion brands are fueling the plastic pollution and climate crisis through continued reliance on synthetic fiber made from fossil fuels.
Press releases
Children’s playgrounds are a source of toxic microplastics
In children’s playgrounds, industrial waste full of toxic substances is being used as part of the “circular economy”.
WHO calls for more research into the health effects of microplastics: The first conference on this in the world will be held on 3 October
Amsterdam 20 August 2019 – The World Health Organisation (WHO) published its first report into the effects of microplastics on human […]
NEW HAND SIGNAL FOR DIVERS: THE P FOR PLASTIC
For Immediate Release 11 March 2019 A group of Dutch divers, diving companies and the Plastic Soup Foundation are introducing […]
ZonMw starts pioneering research into the health risks associated with plastic
Amsterdam, 7 March 2019– Every day we inhale and ingest microplastics through the air that we breathe and the food […]
Scientific research into health risks of microplastics: Does plastic make us sick?
PRESS RELEASE Start of scientific research into the health risks of microplastics: Does plastic make us sick? Nieuwspoort, 22 […]
Adidas, Nike, H&M and Zara products tested on microfiber loss during washing
Munich, 4th February 2019 – In the last year, the Institute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials of the Italian National […]
ECHA proposes to ban intentionally added microplastics
BEAT THE MICROBEAD COALITION: “THIS IS A HUGE VICTORY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH!” Amsterdam, 30 January 2019 – […]
Extensive loss of pellets at sea remains without sanctions
Plastic Soup Foundation organizes a pellet count in the Netherlands Amsterdam, 28 January 2019 – At the start of this […]
Announcement: The Plastic Health Coalition gains two new strategic partners
Just one month ago, in an effort to inform people and encourage the reconsideration of our dependence on disposable plastic, […]
Latest news
Who decides what is in an international plastics treaty?
There is growing support for an international plastics treaty. The question is now not if there will be one, but what agreements will it contain.
Industry must not sabotage the ban on UV-328
UV-328 is a toxic substance that the plastic industry often uses. A proposal to ban this substance under the Stockholm Convention is being challenged by industry.
Chemelot allowed to discharge 14,000 kilos of microplastics into the Maas per year
Plastic Soup Foundation demands a response from Chemelot and explores options to take steps against proposed dumping.
Amazon refuses to share information about its plastic footprint
It is still not possible to order plastic free Amazon products. The online shopping giant refuses to make its plastic consumption public and is a large contributor to the plastic soup.
