German Environment Agency launches app to inform consumers about exposure to and environmental effects of per- and polyfluorinated compounds
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August 15, 2018
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April 17, 2019
ECHA report maps chemical universe
First Integrated Regulatory Strategy report allocates registered chemicals into four pools; calls for optimizing data generation, reviewing still pending follow-up actions, improving quality of registration information
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July 24, 2020
EAT report on high impacts of G20 countries’ diets
Investigation by the EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet, and Health finds G20 countries need to lead the way in global shift towards healthier and more sustainable diets; recommends creating national dietary guidelines, reducing intake of red meat; greenhouse gas emissions from food consumption need to be halved by 2050
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February 28, 2013
New study highlights limits of personal choices aimed at reducing EDC exposure, contradicts previous research
Neither expert recommendations nor dietary intervention led to significant reduction in food-packaging derived EDC body burden, reports new US study. Regulatory action is called for to ensure food safety.
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July 13, 2016
EU EDC criteria: Highest level of protection
European Commission’s Director for Food and Feed Safety, Innovation affirms Commission’s commitment to protect human health and environment from endocrine disruptors
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March 20, 2014
Asbestos responsible for higher mortality than car accidents
The New Statesman reports on asbestos industry and its victims; some types of asbestos also authorized for food contact materials in US
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June 29, 2023
Report highlights needs for reuse systems, consumer demand grows
Report by City to Sea presents requirements for implementing reuse systems in UK; says majority of consumers are receptive to using reusable packaging; Chartered Institution of Waste Management urges UK to take the lead in establishing reuse systems for a circular economy
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July 30, 2015
NGO highlights business potential of safer chemicals
CHEM Trust informs about business opportunities of developing and producing safer chemicals
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June 26, 2018
Circular economy teaching and progress
Ellen MacArthur Foundation holds Higher Education Workshop and 2018 Summit in London, explores teaching and learning opportunities, discusses way forward
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February 7, 2019
Review of bioplastics highlights costs
Plastics News discusses PHA bioplastics; outlines production pathways, market development, price compared to traditional plastics
