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.
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The European Commission and Pellet Loss
Amsterdam, January 24, 2018 — Everyday, four shipping containers spill into the sea worldwide. Sometimes, these containers are filled with […]
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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Is sunlight causing the plastic soup to disappear?
Dutch researchers find a new explanation to the mystery of the disappeared plastic: sunlight clears away floating plastic.
Danone hauled up before the French court for excessive use of plastic
The multinational Danone has been charged in France for not having a plastic policy to prevent damage to the environment and health.
Research intern: Biodegradability of viscose
We are looking for a Campaigner for our (Plastic) Fashion campaign. You will strengthen the campaign team that works on the problems related to microplastics and what plastic is doing to our health.
Really? European Consumers’ Associations think the plastic bag is the best option? We don’t think so and here’s why!
In November 2022 the Dutch Consumers’ Association Consumentenbond published the results of a report which made us raise our eyebrows.
