Greenpeace UK releases report on microplastics in seafood; compiles most recent academic research; recommends banning mircobeads and generally applying precautionary principle
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September 5, 2016
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May 24, 2016
Edible six-pack rings
U.S. companies develop six-pack rings for beer cans made from barley and wheat; claim product is biodegradable, compostable and edible for humans and wildlife
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December 18, 2020
ECHA RAC: New hazard classification melamine and BPS
European Chemicals Agency’s Risk Assessment Committee (ECHA RAC) agrees on classifications of bisphenol S as category 1b reproductive toxicant, melamine as category 2 carcinogen
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September 23, 2022
WHO report on potential human health implications of microplastics
World Health Organization (WHO) report assesses human exposure to micro- and nanoplastics via inhalation and diet as well as potential health implications; finds available data of limited use for risk assessment
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July 1, 2014
BPA feminizes turtles
New study finds BPA to affect turtle’s sexual differentiation, may indicate similar potential effects in humans
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November 17, 2022
Chemicals used to produce PET cause cells to store fat, say scientists
Study investigate correlation of starting substances to manufacture polyethylene terephthalate (PET) with obesity; report these para-phthalates to alter adipogenesis in vitro at nanomolar concentrations; consider ascertaining their safe levels a high priority
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April 3, 2014
Gold standard for detection of free BPA
New study evaluates how to avoid inadvertent contamination in serum samples for analysis of unconjugated, free BPA
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September 4, 2013
Review on BPA and human health
Extensive review on detrimental effect of BPA on human health
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July 16, 2015
Modeling chemicals in the human body
New strategy by EU Lab for Alternatives to Animal Testing focuses on computational models for chemical behavior in humans; supports steps to phase out animal testing
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August 9, 2016
Solutions to plastic pollution?
Epoch Times article: Plastic production, consumption, and pollution on the rise; direct effects on humans unknown; solutions overdue and needed
