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Netherlands pivotal in global export of plastic waste to non-Western countries report finds

Research has shown that the Netherlands play a major role in the shadowy trade in plastic waste.

New Dutch Plastic Catcher From Noria

Amsterdam, 14 November 2019 – Noria has developed a system that creates plastic from the water with a wheel. It […]

The worldwide revolt against plastic beats the industry

Amsterdam, 27 November 2018 – The Guardian published a well researched and extensive long read, which analyzes the current worldwide […]

The advance towards EU taxing on virgin plastic

Amsterdam, 28 November 2018– Is there even basic political support for a European tax on virgin plastic? It would appear […]

Over 30 kilos of plastic waste per person a year and barely recycled

Amsterdam, 2 November 2018 – The European Commission is taking a series of measures to reduce the number of plastic […]

G7 Youth calls for intensifying the international battle against the plastic soup

From 19 to 21 September, the environmental ministers from the G7 countries will come together in Halifax, Canada. They will […]

International investors set demands on plastic packaging

Amsterdam, 23 July 2018 – On the initiative of As You Sow, 25 international investors have united in the Plastic […]

Jumbo embraces natural branding

Amsterdam, June 7, 2018 – This summer, Jumbo will be the first national supermarket chain to actively reduce its use […]

Favourable outlook for natural branding

Waddinxveen, 10 March 2018 – ‘Natural branding’ is the technique by which fruit and vegetables are ‘branded’ with laser beams. The […]

Bubble screen a technological breakthrough in battle against the plastic soup

Amsterdam, February 21, 2018 – The Great Bubble Barrier catches the plastic soup before it reaches the ocean. A recent pilot in […]

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Glitter = Litter 

Glitter seems fun and harmless, but these microplastics will remain in the environment forever.

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Beat the Microbead. A provisional review of our campaign

After a decade of battle and debate, a European ban on intentionally added microplastics is forthcoming. A reflection on our campaign.

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PLASTIC HEALTH SYMPOSIUM 2023 

We eat, drink and breathe microplastics, nanoplastics and their additives and are thus exposed to the risks of these materials on a daily basis. Let’s make a wave!

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Is there a relationship between dramatic insect mortality and microplastics? 

Insect numbers are dramatically decreasing. Yet, microplastic pollution is rarely mentioned as a possible cause.

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