Category: Health & Toxicity
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EU Recycling Scandal: 35,000 Tonnes of Italian Waste Illegally Dumped in Croatia
An EU recycling scandal exposes illegal waste dumping in Croatia, hazardous plastics, groundwater contamination and serious weaknesses in cross-border controls.
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Microplastic Warning Labels Survive Court Challenge in India
India’s microplastic warning ruling exposes an EU contradiction: demanding food safety while promoting compostable plastics that may contaminate agricultural soils.
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More Pesticides, Less Red Tape: EU New Food Safety Gamble
EU member states back longer pesticide approvals and simpler procedures, prompting warnings that weaker safeguards could increase food-chain risks Europe-wide.
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Plastics are toxic study
New report warns that chemicals in everyday plastics may threaten human health, with most assessed substances high-risk while regulation lags.
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PFAS Lawsuit Targets 3M, DuPont and Chemical Giants
PFAS trouble is closing in on the chemical giants as firefighters drag 3M, DuPont and others into court over toxic…
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Italy’s Waste Scandal: Mafia, Business and Politics
Italy’s waste crisis exposed a toxic mix of mafia trafficking, failed politics, corporate contracts and poisoned land—leaving Campania to pay…
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Trump Administration Targets Packaging Chemicals
The Trump administration is closing the GRAS loophole to require public disclosure of all food packaging chemicals.
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The EU Apologizes (Sort Of) for Decades of Legal Poisoning
A satirical double-feature exposing the absurdity of EU regulations, from decades of legally permitting toxic “forever chemicals” in fast-food packaging…
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Compostable Plastics: Where Do the Failed Ecotoxicity Tests Go?
This article examines how compostable plastics are tested for ecotoxicity in Europe, who performs these tests, what regulators receive, and…
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UK Considers Legal Action Over Benzene Emissions
UK Regulator Considers Legal Action Against Huntsman Over Benzene Emissions
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NL Prosecutors open criminal inquiry into Sabic PFAS pollution
Dutch prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into plastics manufacturer Sabic over the suspected illegal discharge of the PFAS chemical…
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Facing 2 years of prison for cleaning a UK river
An environmental lawyer and campaigner in the UK is facing up to two years in prison and could potentially lose…
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PLA Disrupts Fetal Development in Mice
Eco-Friendly Plastic Byproducts Disrupt Fetal Development in Mice, Study Finds
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Biodegradable plastics Contribute to Spread of Antibiotic Resistance in Aquatic Environments
Study Finds Both Biodegradable and Conventional Plastics Contribute to Spread of Antibiotic Resistance in Aquatic Environments
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Toxic effects of PLA nanoplastics on developing zebrafish
PLA creates micro and nanoplastics and is highly toxic for human and nature.
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European Commission tried to hide controversial pesticide documents
The European Commission should have granted an NGO access to documents on pesticide approvals, an EU court ruled — the…
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Nestlé committed the largest-ever greenwashing ecocide
I wouldn’t believe it without the video. This is a masterpiece of greenwashing evil. Who conceived this, and why aren’t…
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Netherlands is facing a formaldehyde public health scandal
Watch the Video View this post on Instagram A post shared by Low Tox Leven ❊ Michelle & Marie (@lowtoxleven.nl)…
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Ban Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics
Soil biodegradable mulch films must be banned
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Futamura fined for dead of employee due to failures in packaging production
A Cumbria-based packaging manufacturer has been fined after workers were exposed to dangerous hydrogen sulphide gas.
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Dupont Chemical is evil company for fashion designer
Fashion designer believes Dupont is an evil company
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Italian food is full of microplastics
This is a translation and summary of the social media post (see bottom).
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How Mercosur will intoxicate EU citizens with pesticides
How Mercosur will intoxicate EU citizens with pesticides
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What kind of chemicals do PLA and PBAT release in the soils?
Dear ChatGPT, What kind of chemicals do PLA and PBAT release in the soils? I’ve copy pasted the answer without…
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Ships dumping plastic waste in the ocean series (Video)
Instead of pushing for a plastic treaty, the UN should make it illegal to dump plastic waste in the oceans.…
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Lethal Dose of Plastic For Marine Animals Far Lower Than We Thought
https://www.sciencealert.com/lethal-dose-of-plastic-for-marine-animals-far-lower-than-we-thought
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Microplastics influence puberty age of US girls (Video)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Antiaging I Longevity (@antiagingmission)
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Criminals channel waste into manure: 3,000 tons of industrial salt in NL & BE
Translated by Google Criminal networks in the Kempen region have dumped thousands of tons of waste on Kempen farmland. This…
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Researchers make sponges recyclable without toxic chemicals
https://www.technology.org/2025/11/01/researchers-make-sponges-recyclable-without-toxic-chemicals
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EPA adds ‘forever chemical’ to toxics reporting database
https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/10/07/epa-adds-forever-chemical-to-toxics-reporting-database-00596525
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PLA is more toxic for soil than Polypropylene (Study)
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1100945
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MicroPlastic in Your Arteries Is Triggering Heart Attacks & Strokes (Video)
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Lobby group rep raises alarm at HK event with ‘denialist’ claim that plastics don’t harm humans or marine ecosystems
https://www.eco-business.com/news/lobby-group-rep-raises-alarm-at-hk-event-with-denialist-claim-that-plastics-dont-harm-humans-or-marine-ecosystems
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PBAT microplastics restrain wheat growth, damage root ultrastructure and decrease mineral levels (study)
The results showed that PBAT MPs inhibited wheat growth, damaged the root ultrastructure, and decreased mineral levels; these phenotypic effects…
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Plastics are causing stress to crops (and biodegradable alternatives do too)
https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2025/09/plastics-are-causing-stress-to-crops-and-biodegradable-alternatives-do-too
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Oxford innovators take on ‘forever chemicals’
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Researchers make incredible breakthrough while studying how microscopic plastics travel through our bodies — here are the details
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White House moves to kill chemical safety board, despite industry support
https://cen.acs.org/safety/industrial-safety/White-House-moves-kill-chemical/103/web/2025/07
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Spanish court rules pollution from factory farming violates human rights
LinkedIn Post
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Environmental impact of non-plastic textiles and their persistence in waterways
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/biodegradable-wet-wipes-environment-microfibres-b2791498.html
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US children routinely exposed to harmful chemicals from packaging, researchers warn
Read https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/chemical-children-plastic-packaging-us-health.html
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Plastic pollution in the ocean is far smaller — and far more pervasive — than we thought
Read https://www.ehn.org/plastic-pollution-in-the-ocean-is-far-smaller-and-far-more-pervasive-than-we-thought
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EU and US allow synthetic microplastics in chewing gum
The EU hasn’t banned synthetic microplastics in chewing gum yet? Nope, they want you to eat plastic. Wait until compostable…
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Indian Experts believe compostable plastics risk worsening pollution
The Compostable Plastic industry has been lobbying aggressively in India. India’s waste management infrastructure is really nowhere in comparison to…
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Pesticides and PLA microplastics from mulch film produce a highly toxic cocktail
Read https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0304389425021284
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These common ‘natural beauty’ ingredients are harming the planet
FREE article
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PLA Polylactic acid impacts gut microbiota and induce inflammation (FREE)
PLA is going to cause a massive public health crisis. The three biggest companies that will provoke this crisis are…
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Compostable Plastics will destroy the composting industry according to composters
Compostabe plastic are set to destroy the organic compost industry. Some chemical companies such as BASF and ENI want us…
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Italy chemical plant execs jailed for pollution (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is…
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Toxic chemicals in recycled plastic can affect hormone system, finds study (FREE)
Read Toxic chemicals in recycled plastic can affect hormone system, finds study
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Mouse Model Suggests Starch-Based Plastics Are Still Bad For You (FREE)
Read Mouse Model Suggests Starch-Based Plastics Are Still Bad For You
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Different shapes of PLA initiate intestinal injury and gut microbiota dysbiosis of zebrafish (FREE)
Read Different shapes of polylactic acid bioplastic initiate intestinal injury and gut microbiota dysbiosis of zebrafish
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Microplastics from biodegradable material may be linked to diabetes (FREE)
Read Microplastics from biodegradable material may be linked to diabetes, study finds
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Bioplastics to see if drinks have been spiked
Read Stirring Up A Smart Move For Safer Nights
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Alternative plastics labeled as “compostable” still contain hazardous chemicals (FREE)
Read Alternative plastics labeled as “compostable” still contain hazardous chemicals
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The Black Plastic Story Most Indians Don’t Know
Read What’s in Your Food Parcel? The Black Plastic Story Most Indians Don’t Know
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Plastics in agriculture and food production: uses, properties, and impacts Results of the INRAE-CNRS collective scientific assessment (FREE)
Read Plastics in agriculture and food production: uses, properties, and impacts Results of the INRAE-CNRS collective scientific assessment
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Single use vapes ban opportunity to tackle youth vaping (FREE)
Read Single use vapes ban opportunity to tackle youth vaping
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Scientists make disturbing discovery after examining effects of food packaging materials: ‘This is of great significance’ (FREE)
Read Scientists make disturbing discovery after examining effects of food packaging materials: ‘This is of great significance’
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Plastic particles found in food could harm the body (FREE)
Read Plastic particles found in food could harm the body
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MAHA Commission Calls Out Toxic Chemicals Damaging the Health of Americans
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New EU plastic pellet regulations met with caution
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Plastic-eating seabird chicks show signs of organ failure and cognitive decline
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Trending video on the toxicity of recycled black plastics
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EU Drafts New Rules to Tackle Plastic Pellet Pollution
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The EU strikes a landmark agreement to prevent plastic pellet pollution across land and sea
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Toxicological evaluation and metabolic profiling of earthworms (Eisenia fetida) after exposure to microplastics and acetochlor
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Europe can’t build a green industrial future with yesterday’s chemicals. Here’s what needs to be done
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Experts join forces to reduce the environmental impact of chemicals
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Sardines forced to eat plastic as Mediterranean plankton shrinks
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North Sea collision: operation to clear up plastic pellets begins
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Plastic pellets spotted in water after North Sea ship crash
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Canada phases out harmful “forever chemicals” to protect health and environment
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World-first analysis of seabirds who’ve eaten plastic reveals slow, insidious health impacts
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TotalEnergies Corbion makes a bold claim
What a bold claim and it’s in the zeitgeist. I like it. Now, the million dollar question: can TotalEnergies Corbion…
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Effects of leachate from disposable plastic takeout containers on the cardiovascular system after thermal contact
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BPA still in EU food packaging
The EU Commission said it would ban Bisphenol from food our packaging. In practice, our packaging are still full of…
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Micro-nano plastics Make Other Pollutants More Dangerous to Plants and Intestinal Cells
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How microplastics are destroying soil and human health
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Environmental groups sue FDA over refusal to tackle risky plastic packaging
This will set a serious precedent and it’s needed. FDA’s have been playing ball for the industry instead of doing…
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Poison: Paper vs Plastic Straws
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Chemical fog spreading across the US – Bioweapons conspiracy
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The false promise of ‘responsible mining’
In the meantime, global mining companies are exploiting people and destroying nature … but now they do it with the…
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Health, Economic Costs of Exposure to 3 Chemicals in Plastic: $1.5T in a Year, Study Shows
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Governments support strict controls on maritime transport of plastic pellets
International plastic trading (including recycled plastic pellets) is linked to criminal organisations. Plastic waste is supposedly recycled into fake plastic…
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Plastic waste production skyrockets during the holidays (Video)
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Is recycled plastic clean enough? (Wageningen University)
Recycled plastic is more toxic for human health than virgin plastics … but that the European Commission has forgotten to…
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Germany opens National Soil Monitoring Centre
Germany will be able to monitor the toxic effect of compostable plastics on the soils
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Ranking of most polluting chemical companies
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Paper cups are toxic for your (video)
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Unmasking the Environmental Impact of Bio-Based Materials
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Forever Chemicals found in bottled and tap water from around the world
Some people believe that PFAS are added intentionally … to harm public health
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Plant-Based Glitter Does Not Harm Soil Organisms
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Evidence for widespread human exposure to food contact chemicals
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Reusable plastic drinking bottles are toxic for kids (Report)
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Billions plastic pellets are washing up on Gulf Coast shores
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US FDA allows toxic recycled plastic in food contact materials
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Male autism spectrum disorder linked to BPA (Study)
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US FDA does not verify toxicity of recycled plastic in contact with food
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3M Sanitary plan to solve PFAS pollution in Belgium has been rulled illegal
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Bio-on’s Collapse: Novamont, Short Sellers, Amber Capital and the Unanswered Questions
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America Recycles Day: Recycle textiles, batteries, bulbs, and e-waste
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Raul Gardini: The Enimont Scandal, a Controversial Death and Novamont’s Road to ENI
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INEOS Founder Warns the UK Is on the Slide
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Covestro CEO Attempts to Speak Italian with His Hands