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Microplastics can enrich antibiotic-resistant bacteria and pathogens in municipal activated sludge
Plastic particles pass from mothers into foetuses, rat study shows
Inhalable textile microplastic fibers impair airway epithelial growth
Groups want fracking waste included in Pa. health study
Women, Chemicals and the SDGs
Fractured: The body burden of living near fracking
Huge, Global Study of Plastic Toys Finds Over 100 Substances That May Harm Children
It’s not just oceans: scientists find plastic is also polluting the air
Microplastics in textiles may damage lung cells – extra risk with COVID-19, experts warn
You are what you eat: Microplastics in the feces of young men living in Beijing
Chemicals in plastics damage babies’ brains and must be banned immediately, expert group says
What are sperm telling us?
Microplastics and human health
Plastic recycling results in rare metals being found in children’s toys and food packaging
Impact of Microplastics and Nanoplastics on Human Health
More research into the effects of microplastics on health
Investigations of acute effects of polystyrene and polyvinyl chloride micro- and nanoplastics in an advanced in vitro triple culture model of the healthy and inflamed intestine
Toxic chemicals threaten humanity’s ability to reproduce
Children’s playgrounds are a source of toxic microplastics
Finally, a win for villagers
Polystyrene microplastics cause granulosa cells apoptosis and fibrosis in ovary through oxidative stress in rats
A review of data for quantifying human exposures to micro and nanoplastics and potential health risks
Nanoplastics alter intestinal microbiome and threaten human health
Op-ed: How the FDA ignores the law when approving new chemical additives to food
Plastic is blowing in wind
Local Scientists Show Link Between Ocean Pollution And Illness
The concerning information this study just revealed about mussels
3D printers are toxic to humans as they emit tiny plastic particles that can cause lung damage — with children under nine most at risk, experts warn
EU court overrules plastics lobby, confirms BPA dangerous for wildlife
Plastic waste poisons the food chain in Kenya and Tanzania
The poison found in everyone, even unborn babies – and who is responsible for it
FPF launches database on food brand and retailer packaging initiatives
Plastics Pose a Threat to Human Health
Cosmetics, cellphones, guitar strings: where we found ‘forever chemicals’
Plasticenta: First evidence of microplastics in human placenta
Environmental exposure enhances the internalization of microplastic particles into cells
Amazon announces ban on toxic chemicals and plastics in food packaging
PFAS chemical associated with severe COVID-19
Toxic PFAS chemicals discovered in hundreds of products
Plastics in the spotlight
Tax chemicals industry to help curb pollution internationally, experts propose
FPF publishes food contact chemicals database
Assessment of Human Health Risks Posed by Nano-and Microplastics Is Currently Not Feasible
Neurotoxic potential of polystyrene nanoplastics in primary cells originating from mouse brain
Indonesian study into health risks of microplastics
The Harmful Chemical Lurking in Your Children’s Toys
Microplastics and other harmful substances released from disposable paper cups into hot water
Phthalates and Autistic Traits: Exploring the Association between Prenatal Exposures and Child Behavior
Estimation of the mass of microplastics ingested – A pivotal first step towards human health risk assessment
IIT study cites risk of plastic contamination in drinking tea from disposable paper cups
Turning the plastic tide: how upgraded chemicals regulations are piece and parcel of addressing the plastics challenge
Micro- and nanoplastic induced cellular toxicity in mammals: A review
Babies ingest 1.6 million microplastics daily through bottle-feeding
COVID-19 and Chemicals
‘Toxic’ label will spur wake-up to impact of plastics on health: experts
Dust from your old furniture likely contains harmful chemicals—but there’s a solution
Exposure to man-made chemicals influences genes controlling aging, immune system and metabolism
EU’s Chemicals Strategy plans actions on FCMs
Concern mounts over impact of toxic “forever chemicals” in the Arctic
Green Deal: Commission adopts new Chemicals Strategy towards a toxic-free environment
California bans PFAS firefighting foams
UN convention chief calls for substitution of toxic plastic additives
Toxins in plastic blamed for health, environment hazards
Lack of Key Considerations in FDA Food Chemical Safety Process Leaves Consumers at Risk of Chronic Diseases
The chemical BPA is widespread on beaches around the world
Did the White House stop the EPA from regulating PFAS?
Pthalates, linked to hormonal disregulation, found in baby diapers: study
Scientific bundle on plastic nanofibers and microfibers
FDA must do more to regulate thousands of chemicals added to your food, petitioners say
EU agency sets limit on PFAS in food
Effects and Mechanisms of Phthalates’ Action on Reproductive Processes and Reproductive Health: A Literature Review
How washing your clothes harms the environment… and your health
Turning the plastic tide: New HEAL report puts the spotlight on how chemicals in plastic are putting our health at risk
Microplastics in farm soils: A growing concern
Will the EU blow the whistle on 100,000 toxic sports pitches?
This Chemical Can Impair Fertility, but It’s Hard to Avoid
Microplastic particles now discoverable in human organs
High BPA levels linked to 49% greater risk of death within 10 years, study says
Microplastics might transfer pathogens to farmed seafood
Research reveals microplastic content levels in seafood
A third of microplastic pollution in the oceans come from fibres shed by synthetic fabrics
Bacterial Pathogens: Study Shows Alarming Variety Of Contaminants Including Human Bacterial Pathogens Found In Seafood From Andaman Sea
Microplastics transport metallic pollutants
How one environmentalist set out to detect microplastics in his own body
More bad news for BPA: Novel analysis adds to evidence of chemical’s health effects
‘Plastic rain’ poses health and environmental risks, could COVID be among them?
Lobster Larvae Harmed by Microplastics at All Stages of Life
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in blood plasma – Results of the German Environmental Survey for children and adolescents 2014–2017
Sunscreens for children – Too many ingredients of concern
Microplastics release phthalate esters and cause aggravated adverse effects in the mouse gut
Plastic Pollution: A Human Crisis
Protective gear could expose firefighters to PFAS
Scientific Basis for Managing PFAS as a Chemical Class
European Parliament environment committee demands a health-first approach to EU chemicals strategy
Save the date: The Plastic Health Summit gets a sequel!
Websites failing to protect consumers from toxic plastic toys
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