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Sep 26, 20223 min read

Microplastic exposure through drinking cups and human health impacts

Study finds up to 6000 particles/L to be released from disposable drinking cups

Sep 23, 20222 min read

WHO report on potential human health implications of microplastics

World Health Organization (WHO) report assesses human exposure to micro- and nanoplastics as well as potential health implications

Sep 20, 20222 min read

EC adopts regulation on recycled plastic food contact materials

European Commission (EC) publishes new regulation encompassing recycling processes for all plastics intended to come into contact with food

Sep 15, 20223 min read

How to increase the recyclability of paper packaging

Confederation of Paper Industries, publishes guide for packaging designers to increase recyclability of paper products

Sep 7, 20223 min read

Assessing the circularity of single-use glass

Zero Waste Europe and Eunomia investigate the circularity of single-use container glass in Germany, France, the UK and US

Aug 30, 20224 min read

Microplastics in food: occurrence, source, detection, and perception

Three studies investigate microplastics in food; review summarizes particle migration from food packaging into honey

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