Map of Environmental Violations: How to Address the Issues Identified? 30.04.2026 - The map developed by the Union of Photojournalists of Kyrgyzstan has already attracted the attention of stakeholders in Kyrgyzstan and beyond ... Read More
Civil society calls on European Parliament to reject premature elimination of SCIP database 27.02.2026 - The SCIP database is currently the only EU-wide, legally mandated system providing structured information on hazardous substances in products ... Read More
Support for Including EDCs in the UN GHS 04.02.2026 - Endocrine disruption remains insufficiently captured in the current GHS hazard communication ... Read More
MEPs and NGOs Warn of Transparency Gap as Commission Moves to End SCIP 22.01.2026 - Rather than dismantling the SCIP database, the EU Commission should focus on improving data quality, accessibility, and enforcement ... Read More
NGO Response on Proposed Prohibition of PFAS in Fire Fighting Foam 16.01.2026 - New regulations to prohibit PFAS should address the full cycle of PFAS in firefighting foam ... Read More
Celebrating achievements of the Retail4Impact initiative 21.10.2025 - The Retail4Impact initiative’s primary goal is to empower retailers and brands to apply sustainability principles effectively ... Read More
Kompass Chemikalienpolitik – eine zivilgesellschaftliche Einführung 27.07.2025 - Chemikalien sind allgegenwärtig – sie finden Einsatz in allen Industriezweigen und sind aus unserem Alltag nicht wegzudenken. Ihre Herstellung und Nutzung kann sowohl wirtschaftliche Chancen… ... Read More
Why gender matters in chemicals and waste 30.05.2025 - Addressing gender in chemicals management is not just about presence—it’s about influence ... Read More
Outcomes of the Triple Conference of the Parties to the Chemical Conventions 24.05.2025 - Hazardous chemicals and wastes can harm our health, the environment, and the economy, even when we don't see the danger ... Read More
Was ist beim COP der Basel, Stockholm und Rotterdam Konventionen passiert? 14.05.2025 - Die Vertragsstaatenkonferenz (Conference of the Parties, COP) der drei Chemikalienkonventionen (Basel, Rotterdam und Stockholm) fand vom 28. April bis 9. Mai 2025 in Genf, Schweiz,… ... Read More
Why is it important to achieve transparency of information on chemicals in products? 08.05.2025 - A side event on the transparency and traceability of chemicals in products was held at the BRS COPs on May 7. It was organized by… ... Read More
Industry engagement in the implementation of the Global Framework on Chemicals 13.03.2025 - The meeting discussion was focused on the development of an Implementation Programme on Industry Engagement as a step towards the GFC implementation ... Read More
Kommentierung des Entwurfs der Nationalen Kreislaufwirtschaft Strategie der Bundesregierung 10.07.2024 - Zusammen mit, und als Mitglied von, dem NGO Bündnis Exit Plastik hat HEJSupport des Kapitel zu Textilien und Bekleidung im Entwurf der Nationalen Kreislaufwirtschaft Strategie… ... Read More
Offener Brief an Olaf Scholz: Schutz vor Chemikalien muss in die Strategische Agenda 2024-2029 25.06.2024 - Die EU könnte eine der gößten planetaren Krisen nicht in ihrem nächsten Arbeitsprogramm berücksichtigen. ... Read More
Brief an Bundestagsabgeordnete: PFAS Produktion und Gebrauch endlich verbieten 25.04.2024 - Neun NGOs unterstützen das PFAS Beschränkungsverfahren ... Read More
Bilanz des Textilbündnis und der Fortschrittsberichte der Unternehmen (2023) 05.03.2024 - Das Textilbündnis hat 2022/2023 eine neue Struktur angenommen und seine Berichtsformate überarbeitet. Mit dem deutschen Lieferkettengesetz und den laufenden Prozessen für ein EU-Lieferkettengesetz veränderten sich… ... Read More
NGOs recommendations for a successful German Circular Economy Strategy 29.11.2023 - A group of German NGOs, including HEJSupport, state seven recommendations for a successful German national Circular Economy Strategy. ... Read More
NGOs fordern Ablehnung des bayerischen Antrags zur PFAS-Regulierung 12.09.2023 - NGOs fordern: Der Vorschlag zur PFAS Regulierung darf im Bundesrat nicht aufgeweicht werden. ... Read More
Letter to EU Commission president to participate in PFAS testing 30.06.2023 - NGOs sent a letter to the EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen to urge her to participate in the PFAS testing activities of a… ... Read More
Chemiepolitische Mittagstalks 2023 – Giftfreie Zukunft für alle 19.05.2023 - Jetzt anmelden zu den Chemiepolitischen Mittagstalks ... Read More
Keine Verzögerung der REACH Revision 27.03.2023 - Eine Gruppe von NGOs, darunter HEJSupport, ist sehr besorgt über die Verzögerung der REACH Revision. Die EU Kommission hat die Revision der wichtigen Chemikalienverordnung in… ... Read More
Important Decisions of the 2022 Conference of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions 02.07.2022 - Decisions made by the Parties to the BRS Conventions will influence sound chemicals and waste management worldwide. ... Read More
Ending plastic pollution – a call to action 08.02.2022 - Canada should be a leader in the global effort to address plastic pollution and immediately begin collecting and publicly releasing annual Canada-wide data on production,… ... Read More
Chemicals and waste issues at UNEA 5.2 08.02.2022 - Have a look at our submissions and recommendations on draft resolutions in the chemicals and waste cluster. ... Read More
The PFAS problem, the ‘Forever Chemicals’, is not on the public radar in Canada. But it should be. 20.11.2021 - Most Canadians have no idea they probably have PFAS chemicals (Per- and Polyfluoroalkly Substances) in their bodies, nor understand how they got exposed. ... Read More
The UN Human Rights Council recognized the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll! 11.10.2021 - The UN Human Rights Council passed the resolution that recognizes human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. ... Read More
New UN Human Rights Report on Toxic Plastics 17.09.2021 - The report by the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and toxics highlights the human rights implications of toxic additives in plastics and the life… ... Read More
Policy Instruments on Product Lifetime Extension 03.08.2021 - Policy measures and regulations are needed to give consumers access to reliable information that encourages them to keep products for longer. ... Read More
Chemicals in Products Community of Practice 2021: discussion on chemicals in toys 05.07.2021 - Toxic chemicals in toys can be released into the environment causing pollution and affecting health. Read more about challenges in disclosing chemicals of concern in… ... Read More
WeChooseReuse 15.06.2021 - #WeChooseReuse - Einwegplastik durch Mehrwegsysteme ersetzen und diese Petition zeichnen. ... Read More
New Blue Box program put business interests ahead of protecting the environment 03.06.2021 - The new rules are light on measures to reduce plastics that end up in landfills, incinerators and the natural environment. ... Read More
Canadian Environmental Protection Act needs to be updated to better protect human health and the environment from current toxic threats 28.05.2021 - NGOs believe strongly that Bill C-28 should advance to the House Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development for consideration this spring. ... Read More
NGO Comments on the draft of Canada’s Great Lakes Strategy for PFOS, PFOA and LC-PFCAs Risk Management 27.05.2021 - NGOs support the importance of implementing risk mitigation and management actions aimed at reducing PFAS chemicals in the Great Lakes waters, wildlife, and people. ... Read More
Canada needs to support the global treaty on plastic pollution 19.05.2021 - We urge Canada to join the 138 countries calling for a global agreement on plastic pollution to be established at the UN Environment Assembly in… ... Read More
Regulatory Actions to Plastic Pollution in Canada closer with addition of “Plastic Manufactured Items” to CEPA Toxic Substances List 12.05.2021 - Listing plastic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) is an important step towards minimizing plastic’s threat and a strong signal to the plastic industry… ... Read More
Comments to Canada’s approach towards the work on addressing plastic pollution 28.04.2021 - We urge Canada's Standing Committee to include a focus on the impacts to health and environment associated with toxic chemicals used in the production of… ... Read More- Free trade of non-hazardous waste between US and Canada negatively impacts the environment, health and human rights 21.04.2021 - The negotiations of US-Canada arrangement was not released for public review and therefore substantial matters including the definition of environmentally sound recycling was not reviewed. ... Read More
Global sound management of chemicals and waste: outcomes of the virtual group discussion and way forward 07.04.2021 - Overview of the on-line discussion on the global sound management of chemicals and waste ... Read More
NGO response to the Recommendations for continuing SAICM and a preparatory process for the postponed IP4 and ICCM5 31.03.2021 - The stakeholders should use the time between now and the face-to-face meetings to address gaps identified in the Global Chemical Outlook and the UNEP assessment… ... Read More
Loopholes in state control over safe handling of pesticides and agrochemicals in Russia 28.03.2021 - According to a 2019 study on the use of HHPs in Russia, there is an increasing trend in the use of chemical plant protection products… ... Read More
NGO comments to the Regulation for Hazardous and Special Products 28.03.2021 - In the letter to the Canadian Ministry of Conservation, Environment, and Parks, NGOs note that due to the hazardous nature of the targeted materials and… ... Read More
Highly Hazardous Pesticides in EECCA countries and agroecology 20.03.2021 - In 2019 and 2020 NGOs from EECCA conducted a detailed study of the use of HHPs in their countries More than 30 HHPs from PAN… ... Read More
Conference on Plastic Pollution in the Great Lakes 19.03.2021 - HEJ Support Co-director Olga Speranskaya speaks at webinar on plastic pollution in the Great Lakes. ... Read More
On-Line courses on SAICM in Russian 11.03.2021 - Since its adoption, SAICM has proved to be an important international framework for promoting and advancing chemical safety objectives. Learn more about its history, governance,… ... Read More
NGO Submission to the UNEA Leadership Dialogue 19.02.2021 - For UNEA5 several NGOs, including HEJSupport, submit a written statement for the Leadership Dialogue. ... Read More
Why does the issue of e-waste continue to be a global challenge despite international efforts to address it? 18.02.2021 - An efficient e-waste management is based on government commitment; regulatory requirements and enforcement; a social orientation towards separate waste collection; and environment and health protection… ... Read More
NGOs call on Canada to address plastic pollution 12.02.2021 - Every day Canada fails to act, another 7,900 tonnes of plastic waste end up in our landfills and environment. ... Read More
NGO Submissions on the draft High Level Declaration 19.01.2021 - The High Level Declaration should call on the entire United Nations system to make the Beyond 2020 framework central to their policies and programmes wherever… ... Read More
EU Commission commits in answer to NGO letter to end export of EU banned pesticides 19.01.2021 - In a joint letter, NGOs demanded an end to the unethical practice of exporting pesticides banned in the EU. ... Read More
NGO submissions to SAICM Virtual Working Groups 18.01.2021 - For the intersessional discussions on the future of SAICM, HEJSupport and other NGOs submitted recommendations to the Virtual Working Groups. ... Read More
New on-line course on SAICM Issues of Concern 21.12.2020 - With this course we hope to expand the discussion about the future of SAICM beyond 2020 and involve many people and organizations from around the… ... Read More
NGOs call on EU Environmental Ministers to Stop the Plastic Flood 16.12.2020 - HEJSupport cosigned a joint NGO letter to the Environment Ministers of the EU Member States urging them to take a decisive stand against plastic waste… ... Read More- NGOs call on Canada to eliminate all non-essential plastic products and materials 10.12.2020 - The NGO discussion paper recommends objectives to be included in the Canadian approach to plastic. ... Read More
- NGOs urge Ontario province in Canada to adopt a regulation that supports non-toxic circular economy 06.12.2020 - The absence of recognizing the impacts of toxic substances and additives found in recyclables undermines the circular economy framework on the safety of materials to… ... Read More
NGOs call on Prime Minister Trudeau to end plastic pollution in Canada 05.12.2020 - Prime Minister Trudeau, you have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to end plastic pollution in Canada ... Read More- NGOs request Canada to complete the ratification of the Basel Convention Plastic Waste amendments 03.12.2020 - HEJSupport, with other NGOs, express concern over a bilateral arrangement between Canada and the US regarding plastic waste. ... Read More
Time to ensure the EU is on the path to a toxic-free environment 13.10.2020 - This week, we expect the European Commission to present a truly transformative Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, driving the detoxification and decarbonisation of our economies, while… ... Read More
Bundesregierung darf Chemikalienpolitik nicht auf dem Abstellgleis parken 05.10.2020 - NGOs fordern Bundesregierung auf, der Chemiepolitik einen größeren Stellenwert beizumessen und mehr für Schutz von Umwelt und Gesundheit zu tun. ... Read More
Toxic Additives in Plastics: Hidden Health Hazards Linked to Common Plastic Products 30.09.2020 - Even small amounts of toxic plastic chemical additives can result in cancers, damage to immune and reproductive systems, impaired intellectual functions, and/or developmental delays. ... Read More- Responding to Basel Convention on Plastic Waste Amendments and Canada-US Arrangement on the trade of Plastic Waste 30.09.2020 - Olga Speranskaya, HEJSupport Co-Director, and Fé de Leon , CELA Researcher and Paralegal write to the Plastics and Waste Management Directorate of the Ministry of… ... Read More
- Ontario–Recycling is the Last Resort 24.08.2020 - For decades, consumers have been led to believe that recycling is the solution to all of our waste woes, but the truth is recycling systems… ... Read More
Transitioning the Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste Program to Full Extended Producer Responsibility 08.08.2020 - Incineration, energy-from-waste, and other forms of thermal treatment should be not allowed when recycling is possible. Hazardous materials should be banned from disposal in non-hazardous… ... Read More
Canada and Turkey risk being dumping ground for plastic waste 22.07.2020 - Compliance to Basel Convention amendments on plastics and "no consensus" under OECD WG key contributing factors ... Read More
HEJSupport priorities for the EU Chemical Strategy for Sustainability 22.06.2020 - HEJSupport expects the EU Commission to deliver strong activities on the EU`s work on global policy level. ... Read More
Options to continue the negotiations on the Strategic Approach and sound management of chemicals and waste beyond 2020 07.06.2020 - The process of environmental decision-making in the time of COVID-19 pandemic has changed significantly. This impacts the way countries collaborate to address numerous issues including… ... Read More
NGOs urge Canada to support other countries to stop toxic recycling 25.05.2020 - The impacts of PBDEs to health and the environment will continue to be of global concern with several Parties to the Stockholm Convention that have… ... Read More
NGO submission to UNEA5 presidency 13.05.2020 - The Norwegian presidency of UNEA5 asked stakeholders to provide input to specified questions on the ministerial declaration of UNEA5. HEJSupport, together with other NGOs, sent… ... Read More
Canada responded to NGO request to stop the recycling of products with globally banned toxic flame retardants 30.04.2020 - Canada has no longer required the toxic recycling exemption for tetrabromodiphenyl ether, pentabromodiphenyl ether, hexabromodiphenyl ether, and heptabromodiphenyl ether listed in the Stockholm Convention on… ... Read More
Even chemicals subject to extensive regulations can become dangerous if obtained through illegal distribution 14.04.2020 - While toxic chemicals may negatively affect the health of all people, certain populations are particularly vulnerable to the potentially adverse impacts resulting from unregulated chemicals.… ... Read More
Draft Science Assessment for Plastic Pollution 26.02.2020 - Everyone is aware of the negative impact that plastics can have on the environment and health, but few are concerned with the minutiae of the… ... Read More
Stakeholder workshop on strengthening governance for the sound management of chemicals and waste beyond 2020 18.01.2020 - The UN resolution should be clear about the linkages between chemicals and other clusters, including gender, circular economy, climate, biodiversity. The resolution should also welcome… ... Read More
NGO Comments on EU Draft PFOA Law 09.12.2019 - HEJSupport was among 15 NGOs and networks providing feedback on the draft amendment of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 of the European Parliament and… ... Read More
Chemical safety laws are failing in the EU, NGOs warn 08.11.2019 - Environmental groups wrote to incoming Commission president Ursula von der Leyen today, warning that powerful European chemical laws are not being enforced. ... Read More
New report out: The illegal trade in chemicals and pesticides 26.09.2019 - UNEP published a new study on illegal trade in chemicals and pesticides. HEJSupport Co-Director Olga Speranskaya was one of the lead authors. ... Read More- SAICM needs a new mechanism for action 18.09.2019 - A group of NGOs, including HEJSupport, submitted a proposal to the SAICM Secretariat for the next IP meeting, taking place in October 2019 Bangkok. The… ... Read More
REACH Committee should decide in favor of health and environment 16.09.2019 - NGOs sent a letter to members of the REACH Committee, prior to its meeting on September 17-18, 2019. Crucial decsions are planned to be taken,… ... Read More
Plastic and Toxic Free Period Project 09.09.2019 - HEJSupport announces a new project on toxic chemicals, health, and plastic pollution. The project entitled “Plastic and Toxic Free Period” is supported by Funding for… ... Read More
NGO comments to Ontario Regulations for Recycling of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) and Batteries under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act (RRCEA) 27.06.2019 - The Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA) and HEJSupport are pleased to see that the Ontario Government is moving forward quickly on electronic waste and batteries under… ... Read More- EU Commission delays publication of chemicals fitness check outcome 24.06.2019 - 27 NGOs express concerns about delay of the outcome of the EU chemicals policy fitness check. ... Read More
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO MANAGE PLASTIC WASTE IN CANADA 11.06.2019 - On June 10, HEJSupport and Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) met with representatives of Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to discuss important issues on… ... Read More
Jetzt Amalgam-Verbot beschließen 07.06.2019 - Mehr als 100 Nichtregierungsorganisationen, darunter HEJSupport, fordern von Gesundheitsminister Spahn einem generellen Verbot von Amalgamfüllungen zuzustimmen. ... Read More
It is time to end toxic recycling: Canada global position to abandon recycling exemption needed for a safe circular economy 30.04.2019 - HEJSupport and Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) have appealed to Environment and Climate Change Canada with a call to withdraw Canada’s recycling exemptions for some… ... Read More
Withdrawing the Stockholm Convention recycling exemptions for TetraBDE, PentaBDE, HexaBDE and HeptaBDE 23.04.2019 - HEJSupport, Arnika, IPEN, EEB, HEAL, CIEL, WECF, Ecologistas en Action wrote a letter to Mr. Juergen Helbig, the European Commission with the request to withdraw… ... Read More
REDUCING LITTER AND WASTE IN OUR COMMUNITIES 23.04.2019 - HEJSupport joined the Canadian Environmental Law Association, Toronto Environmental Alliance, Citizens’ Network on Waste Management, Citizens Environment Alliance, Grand River Environmental Network, and Environment Hamilton… ... Read More- Letter from HEJSupport and CELA to Canadian government/Focal points of the Stockholm Convention: Withdrawing the Stockholm Convention recycling exemptions for TetraBDE, PentaBDE, HexaBDE and HeptaBDE 16.04.2019 - Canadian consumers should be able to purchase products made of recycled materials without having to worry that they contain substances that are globally banned. ... Read More
Toxic Chemicals Found in Canadian Toys & Consumer Products Made of Recycled Plastics 16.04.2019 - HEJSupport, IPEN, CELA, Arnika urge immediate action by Canada to withdraw recycling exemption for toxic flame retardants under the Stockholm Convention ... Read More
How we’re engaging with you: NGOs discuss different engagement approaches with government of Canada 26.03.2019 - HEJSupport participated in the meeting with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Health Canada (HC) and Canadian environmental and health NGOs to discuss elements proposed… ... Read More- NGO comments on the Proposed Producer Responsibility Framework for Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment and Batteries for Ontario, Canada 25.02.2019 - HEJSupport, the Toronto Environmental Alliance, Canadian Environmental Law Association and Citizens' Network on Waste Management submitted joint comments to new regulations to safely manage WEEE… ... Read More
The dumping of Canadian wastes in the Philippines is immoral and illegal 12.02.2019 - HEJSupport is among Canadian and international NGOs which request Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resolve the problem of illegal waste dumping in the Philippines ... Read More
HEJSupport Co-Director, Olga Speranskaya, was interviewed by the Canadian TV Power Play to discuss the issue of Canadian waste rotting in the Philippines 07.02.2019 - The story behind the interview: The 103 shipping containers of mixed garbage from Canada, wrongly declared as scrap plastics for recycling, were exported and dumped… ... Read More
HEJSupport at North American consultation on “Innovations for Addressing the Single-Use Plastics Challenge” 07.02.2019 - HEJSupport raised the problems of dirty plastic recycling, plastic chemicals in hygiene products, and the impact of single use plastic. ... Read More
Sound e-waste management in Canada: is there a room for improvement? 15.12.2018 - NGOs urge the Canadian government to improve on sound e-waste management by ratifing the Basel amendment and support the Norwegian proposal on plastic waste. ... Read More
The Basel Convention: NGOs advocate for the global efforts to address plastics pollution 15.12.2018 - In a joint letter NGOs urge Canada to advance its work on plastic pollution by supporting Norway’s proposal. ... Read More- Canada’s Strategy on Zero Waste Plastic 01.12.2018 - November 28, 2018 – A national Strategy on Zero Plastic Waste was presented jointly by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and Health Canada (HC)… ... Read More
- POPs Regulation: 22 NGOs urge European Parliament to vote for better protection 15.11.2018 - HEJSupport and 21 other NGOs sent a letter to members of the European Parliament to urge them to uphold the EU`s international obligations on POPs… ... Read More
- HEJSupport joins Citizens for Science in EU Pesticide Regulation 05.11.2018 - HEJSupport joins the Citizens for Science in Pesticide Regulation. More than 100 NGOs and experts published a manifesto demanding a better pesticides regulation. ... Read More
UNEP interview with HEJSupport Co-Director Olga Speranskaya 30.10.2018 - HEJSupport is happy to share the link to the article published on the UN Environment website during the International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. The article… ... Read More
Cooperation between HEJSupport and CES to strengthen environmental journalism in Belarus 17.10.2018 - HEJSupport cooperates with the Center for Environmental Solutions (CES) in Belarus to support the development of a stronger, more pluralistic and independent media in Belarus,… ... Read More
Squirrels in the city exposed to pesticides: It´s a hard life 12.10.2018 - Squirrels can be seriously impacted by pesticides even though they are not the target. Last year a number of cases of abnormal behavior of squirrels,… ... Read More
Methyl-parathion had not met all the criteria for listing under the Rotterdam Convention. Are you serious? 20.09.2018 - At CRC14 of the Rotterdam Convention decided that methyl-parathion had not met all of the criteria for listing. Finally the Committee decided that no further… ... Read More- New Article: Toxic chemicals threaten current and future generations 21.12.2017 - HEJSupport International Co-Director Olga Speranskaya and our Board member Yuyun Ismawati published an article in the United Nations Environment Programme publication “Our Planet” Toxic chemicals… ... Read More
Human rights issues at UNEA3 19.12.2017 - At the recent 3rd meeting of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA3) HEJSupport International participated in a silent action organized by the Women's Major Group… ... Read More
What happened at UNEA 3? 13.12.2017 - This year the third UN Environmental Assembly (UNEA 3) took place in Nairobi from 4 to 6 December. Its main theme was health and pollution.… ... Read More- Quebec flood: hidden consequences 17.07.2017 - By Olga Speranskaya, PhD, Toxic chemicals specialist Rising water levels of the Ottawa River and heavy rains affected thousands of homes in Quebec. Many of… ... Read More
Joint letter: EU keep the promise, eliminate POPs 28.03.2017 - HEJSupport co-signed a joint letter to the delegates of the EU Parties to the Stockholm Convention. The Conference of the Parties will meet end of… ... Read More- Medien berichten über AMR durch Umweltverschmutzung 19.10.2016 - Ein neuer Bericht „Superbugs in der Lieferkette: Wie die Umweltverschmutzung durch Antibiotika-Fabriken in Indien und China die weltweite Zunahme von Arzneimittelresistenz-Infektionen fördert“ von Changing Markets… ... Read More
