Plastics

Plastic pollution became a huge problem for environment and health globally. HEJSupport works towards reduction of plastic production, the elimination of hazardous chemicals in plastics, and strong regulation at the national, regional and international levels. Our work on plastic- and toxic-free hygiene products, toxic-free recycling and textiles contribute to that goal. We published several articles on the problems of plastics, e.g. for the Plastic Atlas. We especially highlight the link between plastics, women and gender issues.

• 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 problem. ... Read More
• Wege aus der Plastikkrise: Forderungskatalog an die Bundesregierung 05.02.2020 - Im gemeinsamen Forderungskatalog "Wege aus der Platikkrise" zeigen deutsche Umweltverbände, darunter HEJSupport, die Plastikkrise entlang des gesamten Lebenszyklus auf. ... Read More
• Pressemitteilung: Deutsche NGOs fordern Wege aus der Plastikkrise 05.02.2020 - Pressemitteilung: Wege aus der Plastikkrise: 15 Forderungen der deutschen Zivilgesellschaft an die Bundesregierung ... Read More
• REACH Committee should restrict lead stabilisers in PVC 14.11.2019 - A group of NGOs, including HEJSupport, sent a letter to the REACH Committee to urge them to restrict the use of lead in PVC as it will reduce the emissions of this highly toxic chemical. ... Read More
• Plastic and Toxic Free Period 26.04.2019 - HEJSupport is happy to announce a new project on toxic chemicals, health, and plastic pollution. The project entitled “Plastic and Toxic Free Period” is supported by Funding for Social Change Ltd and is part of a broad initiative on plastic and toxic free disposable and reusable menstrual products involving Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE),… ... 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
• Fighting global plastic pollution: What difference can women make? 12.10.2018 - It is important to change corporate behavior, including highlighting better alternatives for personal hygienic products. The multi-billion-dollar industry that manufactures feminine and other hygienic products, profits from the dominance of disposable products. In many countries, both in developing and developed ones, the feminine hygiene industry has successfully convinced women that their period is something which… ... Read More
• Together for toxic- and plastic free periods 19.05.2018 - The challenge: Most of female sanitary products contain up to 90% plastic and toxic chemicals. The average woman will use 12,000 to 16,000 disposable feminine hygiene products in her lifetime and it can take up to 100 years or more for something like a plastic pad or applicator to break down. HEJSupport is working together… ... Read More

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