Nature publishes survey on reproducibility of scientific experiments; researchers recognize issue of irreproducibility in science, yet remain confident in accuracy of scientific publications
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mayo 30, 2016
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mayo 15, 2015
Olive leaf polyphenols may be effective against BPA-induced toxicity
Oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol from olive leaves may protect from BPA-induced toxic effects in livers and kidneys
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marzo 14, 2017
Disposable plastic items banned in Dehli
Cutlery, bags, cups, and other single-use plastic items banned in Dehli, India by National Green Tribunal; ban sparked by concern over air and ocean pollution
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octubre 12, 2015
Prenatal BPA exposure and lower birth weight in baby girls
New study finds association between increased levels of BPA in mothers’ blood during first trimester of pregnancy and lower birth weight in their baby daughters
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marzo 4, 2014
PFC exposure may be linked to heart disease
New study investigates effects of perfluorinated compounds (PFC) exposure on the metabolism of overweight children
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mayo 9, 2019
Report on latest European EDC developments
EU Parliament publishes paper providing an overview of recent developments related to endocrine disrupting chemicals at the European level
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junio 28, 2018
Mumbai bans single-use plastics
City of Mumbai enforces ban on plastic bags, cups, bottles and other single-use plastics; offenders punished with fines or jail time
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septiembre 23, 2019
Plastics value chain stakeholders sign declaration
Over 100 stakeholders commit to reaching target to annually use 10 million tons of recycled plastics in new products in Europe by 2025; Coca-Cola executive discusses need for a call to action within the industry; ACC publishes infographic on chemical recycling
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abril 26, 2016
TTIP: Campaign to protect EU chemicals law
Non-profit organizations HEAL and CIEL launch campaign to safeguard EU chemicals regulations from impacts of trade partnership (TTIP) between EU and U.S.
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octubre 9, 2020
Concerns over EU’s ability to meet set recycling targets
European Court of Auditors reviews EU response to growing plastic waste and regulation enacted to address it; warns EU member states not to underestimate challenge of achieving 50% recycling rate by 2025; new reporting rules, restrictions on plastic waste exports set to lower current recycling rates
