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Plastic Soup Foundation focuses on the relationship between plastic and human health. Sharing information is an important pillar in everything we do. We follow and support research, and are present during negotiations on legislation around the world.
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Microplastics

Crucial UN-summit to tackle plastic pollution fails

Even though a majority of countries call for strict agreements

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Microplastics

Ignoring plastic health impact “delusional”, say leading health scientists

Scientists, NGO’s like Plastic Soup Foundation, and insurers unite behind demands for robust UN Treaty during final negotiations. New research finds financial valuation models fail to recognise the true risk of plastic pollution. Leading health scientist warns inaction on plastic pollution “a political choice” in new film.

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Microplastics

As the World Drowns in Plastic, Banks Continue to Fund the Problem

New research reveals that most commercial banks fail to address the devastating impact of plastics on the environment, climate, and human health.

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Cosmetics

The best cosmetics without microplastics

With our Beat the Microbead- app, you can scan all your personal care products yourself to see if they contain plastic.

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Health

Plastic penetrates our brain through the nose

A groundbreaking study by the University of Sao Paulo has shown for the first time how plastic can penetrate the human brain.

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Health

Health risks of plastics for children

In today's world, plastic is everywhere—from the toys our children play with to the clothes they wear.

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Health

Our health is seriously damaged by plastic and the chemicals in it

The Minderoo Foundation and the University of Adelaide have published a major study on plastic chemicals and health.

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Fashion

Future Fabrics Expo London

On June 25 and 26, the Future Fabrics Expo 2024 took place in London. On the Thames, right across from the financial center, innovative companies gathered.

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Health

Plastic Health Council as compass for UN plastics treaty

The plastic crisis is turning into a health crisis. This realisation should guide further international negotiations on a UN plastics treaty.

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