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October 2026 : Environment news round-up
Our round-up of the month’s most important stories. Industry scientists raised the alarm about microplastics in 1974 Turns out industry executives have known for over half a century that plastic particles were infiltrating the human body and likely causing harm – but chose to…
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Can plastic ever be part of a circular economy?
“Building a circular economy of plastics” and increasing the use of “circular plastic” are industry buzzwords that have been doing the rounds (pun intended) for the last few years in policy papers and glossy reports. They paint an appealing picture: just put a plastic bottle in…
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September 2026 : Environment news round-up
Our round-up of the month’s most important stories. McDonald’s must switch to reusable cups in the Netherlands Acting on an enforcement request from an environmental NGO, Dutch authorities found that the chain had been breaking plastic packaging laws in place since 2024. They…
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Microplastics in ultra-processed food: a toxic relationship on our plate
We already know ultra-processed food isn’t good for us. Instant noodles, packaged snacks, ready meals and sugary drinks: more than 75 long-term studies have now linked these foods to a long list of harms, from heart disease and diabetes to cancer and poor mental health.…
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August 2026 : Environment news round-up
Our round-up of the month’s most important stories. Forever chemicals now banned from EU food packaging The landmark ruling is an important step in protecting public health and the environment from these harmful and unnecessary chemicals; further measures being introduced…
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One Year Since the Plastics Treaty Talks Collapsed. Has Anything Changed?
In August 2025, negotiators gathered in Geneva for INC-5.2, the session meant to deliver the world’s first legally binding treaty on plastic pollution. After 10 tense days of talks, more than 80 countries rejected the Chair’s final proposed draft as “unacceptable”: it set no…
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Meet the businesses refusing to sell plastic bottled water
Safe, drinkable tap water is a privilege much of the world doesn’t have. While solutions like refillable purified water tanks or simply boiling water exist for households and businesses, consuming water while out and about usually involves single-use plastic. After picking up…