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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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Groundbreaking research shows Plastic penetrates our brain through the nose
A groundbreaking study by the University of Sao Paulo has shown for the first time how plastic can penetrate the human brain.
Our health is seriously damaged by plastic and the chemicals in it
Minderoo Foundation releases new report: Our health is seriously damaged by plastic and the chemicals in it.
FUTURE FABRICS EXPO LONDEN
On June 25 and 26, the Future Fabrics Expo 2024 took place in London. The thrust of this fair is to show that it is quite possible to make clothes from sustainable materials.
IN MEMORIAM – Dick Vethaak
On June two, 2024, Professor Dick Vethaak passed away. With him is lost a great and progressive scientist, but above all, a wonderful husband and father.
