Scientists show uptake and elimination of bisphenol A after dermal contact are slower than after ingestion; findings suggest higher steady state levels after repeated dermal exposures
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September 8, 2017
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March 4, 2022
UNEA: 175 nations agree to develop plastic pollution treaty
Fifth meeting of the United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA) in Nairobi unanimously agrees to the development of a legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution; development process including consultations to begin by end of 2022, treaty expected by the end of 2024
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Recyclates in packaging – challenges and solutions
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January 17, 2014
MEPs propose to ban most hazardous plastics by 2020
European Parliament passes resolution on plastic waste, proposes to phase out landfilling, plastic bags and most hazardous additives by 2020
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June 5, 2020
GAIA: chemical recycling a distraction not solution
Alliance of non-governmental organizations Global Initiative for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) publishes technical report and research briefing on chemical recycling technologies for plastic waste; identifies limitations related to environmental emissions, carbon footprint, scale-up, economic viability; argues chemical recycling does not fit within circular economy
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August 9, 2016
Solutions to plastic pollution?
Epoch Times article: Plastic production, consumption, and pollution on the rise; direct effects on humans unknown; solutions overdue and needed
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November 20, 2014
Plasticizers linked to oxidative stress
New study associates phthalate exposure to oxidative stress during pregnancy, indicative of a variety of health effects
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November 19, 2013
Phthalates linked to preterm births
New study finds significant association between phthalate exposure and premature births, France Agence-Presse recommends pregnant women to avoid phthalate exposure
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April 30, 2014
BPA linked to miscarriages
Higher risk of miscarriage in women highly exposed to BPA; lead author advises pregnant women to avoid BPA exposure
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January 18, 2019
Health effects of PFAS exposure
Epidemiologists examine possible associations between PFAS exposure and metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, fetal and child development
