Scientists highlight BPA’s interactions with multiple molecular targets besides estrogen receptor; growing body of evidence demonstrates similar pleiotropic actions of BPA substitutes such as BPS, BPF, BPAF and others
Microplastics in placentas: occurrence, sources, and effects
Three studies on microplastics and the human placenta; demonstrate particle presence in several intracellular compartments of placentas for the first time; assume breastfeeding and plastic toy usage as microplastic exposure sources to lactating infants; associate placental plastics with reduced fetal growth
Film on how to avoid exposure to EDCs
NGO Women in Europe for a Common Future gives practical advice to pregnant women on how to avoid EDCs
BPA associated with asthma, less oocytes
A new study links BPA with altered lung structure, increased risk of asthma and reduced oocyte count
Human health impacts of dietary BPA exposure
Scientists review sources and levels of dietary exposure to bisphenol A, discuss health risks in exposed populations, call for targeted risk assessments in sensitive populations such as pregnant women and children
How mothers’ environment affects grandchildren
New study observes disease inheritance across generations, but finds epigenetic changes not to persist
BPA linked to lung function
New study links prenatal BPA exposure to reduced lung function in children
Mandatory BPA labeling in France
France notifies European Commission on draft decree requiring BPA labeling
Report surveys brands, retailers on plastic packaging shift
Green Alliance report surveys retailers and brands on shift away from plastic packaging, finds concerns surrounding potential impacts of alternative materials; calls made for increased transparency and standardization in assessing and communicating impacts, addressing throw-away society
Etienne Cabane
Scientific Officer and Scorecard Lead