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.
Types of plastic
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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European supermarkets under fire in new research
Large European supermarkets can and should do much more to reduce their plastic usage.
The best cosmetics without microplastics
With our Beat the Microbead- app, you can scan all your personal care products yourself to see if they contain plastic. Our research shows that 9 out of 10 cosmetics products contain microplastics.
Scientists call for a worldwide cap on plastic production
In a letter submitted to Science, scientists argue for a cap on plastic production. It is the only way to stop plastic pollution.
Plastic confronts scientists with new natural phenomenon
Plastic pollution manifests itself in nature in different ways. Scientists are starting to understand these new and unexpected ‘natural phenomena’.
