Category: Health & Toxicity
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Galápagos penguins contaminated with microplastics
A study published in ‘PLOS One’ that various Ecuadorian scientists participated in warns of the high levels of contamination in the penguins’ ecosystem
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American Chemistry Council statement on Phthalates
ACC’s High Phthalates Panel Statement on Misleading Claims Regarding Food Contact Materials and Phthalates
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Dangerous chemicals found in recycled plastics, making them unsafe for use (The Conversation)
Plastic pollution is a menace worldwide. Plastics are now found in every environment on the planet, from the deepest seas to the atmosphere and human bodies.
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US Proteins are toxic due to microplastics
Americans Eat Up to 3.8 Million Bits of Plastic Each Year via Protein Alone
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‘Forever chemicals’ in microplastics to cause a $250B a year health crisis
‘Forever chemicals’ in microplastics spark over $250B a year health crisis: study
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Researchers surprised at levels of toxicity of plastic
Tonnes of waste from standard plastic products have been uncontrollably released into the world’s oceans, where they gradually break down. But how harmful is this plastic to living organisms, and what is it in these plastics that is so damaging?
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Bottled water contains huge amount of nanoplastics, study finds
A New Microscopic Technique Zeroes in on the Poorly Explored World of Nanoplastics, Which Can Pass Into Blood, Cells and Your Brain
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Anti-Apeel movement on social media
Bill Gates company’s “Apeel” is seen as poison on food by a big chunk of the population. It was meant to replace plastic packaging but Apeel is now a synonym for food poisoning. Here’s one of the many videos circulation online.
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ECHA identifies risks from PVC additives and microparticle releases
The European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) investigation found that some substances added to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic, like plasticisers, may pose risks to people and the environment. To limit the use of these additives and to minimise releases of PVC microparticles, regulatory action would be necessary.
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Roundup & Glyphosate conspiracy theory (video) (FREE)
Here’s a conspiracy theory (video) about herbicide ‘Roundup’ and ‘Glyphosate’ circulating on social media. If this is true, then I ask the question: how did regulatory agencies allow this product to be used. This is Frankenstein stuff. This is a FREE article
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Hundreds of toxic chemicals in recycled plastics
When scientists examined pellets from recycled plastic collected in 13 countries they found hundreds of toxic chemicals, including pesticides and pharmaceuticals.
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One million tonnes of plastic additives leak into oceans each year – research
EA Earth Action said that the vast majority of additives are untested, unregulated and have been linked to a range of health concerns.
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Viral video about toxic chemicals in paper cups
Here’s a video circulating on social media about the toxic chemicals used in paper cups
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How ‘climate change’ business has distracted from real priority: clean air
Health impact of air pollution missing from two-thirds of national climate plans
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New report calls chemical recycling a dangerous deception
A new report calls chemical recycling a ‘dangerous deception’ — and a former plastic lobbyist agrees
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More Skeletons in the Chemours PFAS closet (Guardian)
Researchers say discovery of at least 11 new kinds of PFAS in water near Chemours plant indicates more contamination than thought
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Purdue team examines bio-impact of forever chemicals
Purdue team examines bio-impact of toxic chemical cocktails in the environment
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India provides alternative to carcinogenic paper cups
I didn’t know they put so much toxic chemicals in the liners of paper cups
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The Dark Secret of Polyester
PET is the most circular plastic and it’s future is supposed to be prosper but social media influencer(s) may well put an abrupt end to this fairy tale. To tell you the truth, I’m a bit uneasy with what I’ve just seen and heard. How could I have missed that one.
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Are ‘Sustainable’ Plastics Truly Eco-Friendly?
The rise of ‘sustainable’ plastics holds the potential to mitigate the global carbon footprint associated with conventional plastics. However, this innovative class of plastics still carries a substantial environmental footprint.
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PFAS clean-ups won’t solve the problem
There’s a lot of talk about PFAS remediation right now, but it’s not the miracle cure it’s made out to be.
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Forever Chemicals PFAS Detected in ‘Eco-Friendly’ Plant-Based Straws, Study Says
According to a recent study, PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” have been found in plant-based straws, even those that are promoted as “eco-friendly.”
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Microwaving food in plastic containers releases billions of microplastic particles into the food
A new study has unveiled that microwaving food in plastic containers could release billions of minuscule plastic particles into the contents.
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High concentrations of PFAS in Belgian sea air
There are remarkably high concentrations of PFAS in our Belgian sea air, there may even be more PFAS in the air at the sea than in the city.
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Mack is Replacing PVA with Notpla
The reason being … bioaccumulation of PVA. Interesting. So basically Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) is toxic for human health
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Leading Canadian environmental NGO says compostable plastics are toxic for human health
Why “Compostable” Plastic Is Actually Trash — The clock is ticking for the compostable plastics industry. It’s 5 to 12 to start to digging into the marketing purse
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US Chemical Recycling Plant Caught Fire
The plastic recycling process is far from sustainable, which Brightmark and its Indiana plant lay bare.
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From Fracking Well to Landfill: Tracing Plastic’s Toxic Lifecycle
Plastic has a lifespan of hundreds to thousands of years. From the very beginning, it poisons our environment and wreaks havoc on our climate.
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ECHA adds two hazardous chemicals to Candidate List
Plastics & Inks: two new chemicals added to ECHA’s Candidate List
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Plastic pollution is so bad for animals it now has a disease name — ‘plasticosis’
Researchers found consuming plastic leads to widespread scar tissue in a population of Australian seabirds
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TotalEnergies Pollutes Belgian Cities with Plastic Pellets
TotalEnergies has been polluting Belgian land and waterways with plastic pellets. TotalEnergies is in full denial mode … but what do you expect from a company who hires snake oil salesman to do their lobbying.
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Recycled and reused food contact plastics are ‘vectors’ for toxins – study
Research provides a unique review of contact chemicals in packaging, utensils, plates, etc and how they contaminate food
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New Greenpeace Report Calls Out Toxic Hazards of Recycled Plastic as Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations Resume in Paris
Scientific evidence overwhelmingly points to an urgent need to reduce plastic production and use to meet social justice, health and environmental imperatives
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The top 12 PFAS producers in the world and the staggering societal costs of PFAS pollution
Only twelve companies account for a majority of the PFAS production in the world. PFAS production is hardly profitable, but the cost for society is massive — The usual suspects 3M and BASF are part of the game … aka the biggest polluters on the planet; but what is interesting about this article is that…
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2 plastics additives face global ban
Under the theme “Accelerating Action: Targets for the Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste”, over 2000 delegates from around the globe gather in Geneva, Switzerland for two weeks.
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3M Belgium to Pay Compensation to Family for PFAS Intoxication
3M must pay family from Zwijndrecht compensation for PFAS pollution: “Important precedent”
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Recycling plastics might be making things worse
The potential for a plastic recycling facility to release microplastic pollution and possible filtration remediation effectiveness
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High levels of PFAS found in paper takeout containers
Paper Bags and Compostable Food Packages May Contain Toxic Forever Chemicals, Warns Study
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China Releases the Standard for Maximum Levels of Contaminants in Foods
On June 30, 2022, the National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) released the National Food Safety Standard for Maximum Levels of Contaminants in Foods (GB 2762-2022), which will enter into force on June 30, 2023 — RETHINKING MATERIALS – Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount…
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New Study Exposes Hidden Toxic Plastic Waste Trade
Contrary to current estimates, new research suggests that there is twice as much plastic waste exported to non-OECD countries
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Scientists Discover Microplastics in Human Veins
Scientists have discovered microplastics in vascular tissue for the first time – suggesting they can pass to human tissue through blood vessels.
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A New Disease Called Plasticosis
‘Plasticosis’: a new disease caused by plastic that is affecting seabirds
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Boston College to Partner on Study of Hazards from Plastics
BC’s Global Observatory on Pollution and Health and an international team of researchers will survey health risks posed across the continuum of plastic production, use, and disposal
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Pressure Grows to Reclassify Plastic Pellets as Hazardous Substances
Pressure is growing on International Maritime Organization (IMO) member states to to classify plastic pellets as hazardous substances.
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Why we Should not Reuse Plastic Water Bottles
Chemicals released from bottled water packaging materials are now known as emerging pollutants and endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that can cause serious health problems including cancer and developmental defects.
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Asahi Kasei and Michigan Settle PFAS Contamination Suit
The settlement could be the first of many, Michigan’s attorney general says
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How Microplastics are Infiltrating the Food You Eat
Plastic pollution is one of the defining legacies of our modern way of life, but it is now so widespread it is even finding its way into fruit and vegetables as they grow.
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Health Impact of Chemicals in Plastics is handed Down Two Generations
UC Riverside mouse study finds paternal exposure to phthalates increases risk of metabolic diseases in progeny
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TF1 Documentary on Microplastics
Microplastics: you ingest the equivalent of a bank card every week — TF1 is the most popular TV channel in France
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What is Plastic Rain?
Scientists estimated that 74 metric tonnes of microplastics collapse from the sky into the city of Auckland, New Zealand every year, which is equivalent or more than 3 million plastic bottles.
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3M to Exit PFAS Manufacturing by the End of 2025
3M today announced it will exit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) manufacturing and work to discontinue the use of PFAS across its product portfolio by the end of 2025.
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Phthalates and Plasticisers: Plan to Guide EFSA Assessment
EFSA today published its scientific protocol for the hazard assessment of plasticiser substances used in food contact materials (FCMs), setting out the principles for how the work will be carried out.
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Plastic Waste Reprocessing for Circular Economy: A Systematic Scoping Review of Risks to Occupational and Public Health from Legacy Substances and Extrusion
Poor control of plastics reprocessing feedstock must be urgently addressed.
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The REACH Fiasco
EU documents have been leaked. EU will stop REACH hazardous chemical reform. Health of the consumers has been replaced by the competitiveness of the German Chemical Industry. Ze Germans again? It reminds me of the 1930s. Shall we say thank you to BASF? If there was one piece of legislation that had to go through,…
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WHO Report on Dietary and Inhalation Exposure to Microplastics
World Health Organization report on dietary and inhalation exposure to nanoplastic and microplastic particles and implications for human #health
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Microplastics in Meat and Milk
Pilot study reveals plastic in meat and dairy products. Particles found in supermarket products and on Dutch farms, but human health impacts unknown — Another concrete example of the failure of the EU CAP
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3M to Pay €571 Mln for Belgian PFAS Fiasco
3M to pay half a billion euros for the remediation of the grounds around its factory in Zwijndrecht.
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EFSA Opinion on French rPET for Food Contact Application
Safety assessment of the process Wellman Neufchateau Recyclage (WNR), based on the NGR technology, used to recycle post-consumer PET into food contact materials — What a coincidence! Just in time for the PET Buffalo Bill show.
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How Are Chemicals Trapped in Body?
By studying polar bear poop, researchers aim to learn how chemicals are trapped in the body
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New Reactive Chemical Found in Atmosphere
New type of extremely reactive substance in the atmosphere
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EU French Presidency Statement on Chemicals
Ministerial Conference “Chemicals: Better Protection of Health and the Environment”: Common European Ambitions to Guarantee Access to a Healthy Environment
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EU to Prevent Toxic Chemicals Entering Food Chain
MEPs vote to prevent toxic chemicals from entering the food chain
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Impact Sunscreen Chemicals on Coral Reefs
Coral reefs face many serious threats from human activity.
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Reducing Heavy Metal Pollution with Chitosan
Nanoparticles Optimize Heavy Metal Pollutant Removal in Chitosan Nanocomposite
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Microplastics in Human Lungs
Microplastics found deep in lungs of living people for first time
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Scientists Investigate Pollution of Ethanol Plant
Tracking contamination around a closed ethanol plant. Scientists are investigating the contamination of water, soil, and air caused by a closed ethanol plant that is being sued by the State of Nebraska.
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Flame Retardants and Plasticizers Pollution in Oceans
Organophosphate ester pollution in the oceans
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3M PFAS Parliamentary Commission Conclusion (FREE)
3M is solely responsible and the politicians get away with it. This is a FREE article.
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rPET Bottles are Toxic Says New Study
Recycled plastic bottles leach more chemicals into drinks, review finds
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3M Accused of Corrupting Belgian Public Officials (FREE)
Audit Flanders found indications of irregularities, conflicts of interest and corruption in the environmental inspectorate in the period 1991-2018. This is a FREE article
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First Study to Find Micro Biopolymers and Micro Bioplastics in Fish
First Study to Find Micro Biopolymers and Micro Bioplastics in Fish
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Microplastics Mixed with Organic Compounds Becomes Mega Toxic
Interactions of microplastics and organic compounds in aquatic environments: A case study of augmented joint toxicity
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NRDC Says Chemical Recycling is Greenwashing
Natural Resources Defense Council says Chemical Recycling and Agilyx are just greenwashing and releasing toxic pollutants in the environment.
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3M PFAS Belgium Fiasco – March Update (FREE)
Latest update on the Belgian 3M PFAS fiasco. This is a FREE article.
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BPA Alternatives Linked to Cardiovascular Disease
BPA replacement linked to increased cardiovascular disease
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Toxicity of Reusable Plastic Bottles
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have found several hundred different chemical substances in tap water stored in reusable plastic bottles.
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3M PFAS, Polluter Pays Principle and EU Fund Fraud (FREE)
Update on the Belgian 3M PFAS scandal. This is a FREE article.
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Belgian 3M PFAS Scandal Update (FREE)
Update on the Belgian 3M PFAS scandal. This is a FREE article.
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Scientists Ask FDA to Ban BPA
A petition to ban BPA from food packaging was sent by a group of doctors, scientists, and health and environmental organizations to FDA
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Impact BPA on Fish Growth
Fish growth slowed by high temperatures and plastic chemical BPA
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US Plastic Pact Problematic Material Report
US Plastic Pact releases list of problematic materials
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How to Move Away from Hazardous Chemicals?
Giving companies economic incentives for moving away from hazardous chemicals can unlock a multi-billion market for safer alternatives
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Health and Climate Impact of Carbon Capture
The health and climate impacts of carbon capture and direct air capture
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Chemical Pollution Has Passed Safe Limit for Humanity
Increasing production and emissions of Novel Entities outstrips capacities for assessment and monitoring resulting in transgression of their planetary boundary.
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Phthalates in Plastics Disrupts Pregnancy
Chemical Commonly Found in Consumer Products May Disrupt a Hormone Needed for Healthy Pregnancy
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Testimony Politicians in Belgian 3M PFAS Gate (FREE)
Politicians who played a role in the Belgian 3M PFAS gate will have to answer to the PFOS/PFAS inquiry committee in the Flemish Parliament as of this week. This is a FREE article.
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Recycled Plastic Contains Toxic Chemicals
Plastic waste shouldn’t even be recycled into food contact materials due to the presence of toxic chemicals according to study
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Chemours Removed from NewsWeek Responsible Companies Listing
Following criticism, Chemours no longer listed as a top responsible company in Newsweek
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Belgian Council of State Judgment on 3M PFAS (FREE)
Belgian Council of State and EU put an end to the biggest construction project in Flanders because of the 3M PFAS pollution. This is a FREE article
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Canadian Health Measures Survey Results
Government of Canada announces the release of the latest results from the Canadian Health Measures Survey
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US Congress Hearing on PFAS in Food
Forever Chemicals: Research and Development for Addressing the PFAS Problem
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Microplastics Cause Damage to Human Cells
Microplastics cause damage to human cells, study shows
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Chemical Companies Ranked on Hazardous Chemicals
Who are the greenwashers and where are the skeletons in the closet when it comes to hazardous chemicals?
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Underestimated Health Risks of Phthalates
Food safety authorities may have missed the ball when it comes to phthalates safety
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Death Toll of Phthalates and Plasticizers
Phthalates and attributable mortality: A population-based longitudinal cohort study and cost analysis
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PFAS Contamination of Plant Based Straws
Characterization of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in commercially-available plant-based drinking straws
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