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.

• NGO reponse to the Draft Science Assessment of Plastic Pollution 01.04.2020 - The Assessment confirms that larger plastic items like bags and straws can physically harm animals and negatively affect their habitat. The report also highlights microplastic pollution, noting evidence of negative effects on animals and the environment and uncertainties regarding the potential for effects on humans. ... Read More
• Lack of innovation in domestic recycling programs makes Canada request more time to enact ban on shipping plastic waste 20.03.2020 - "I think the public just isn't aware of how much we're failing to step up and do our bit to stop the pollution of the oceans and land with plastic," said Kathleen Ruff, founder of the environmental group RightOnCanada. ... Read More
• Urgent need to reduce plastic pollution triggered Ottawa’s decision to declare plastic as toxic substance 15.03.2020 - Including plastics under CEPA is a precursor to a ban on specific polymers and certain single-use items . ... Read More
• To Clean Up Canada’s Recycling Act, End a Zombie Chemical Policy 05.03.2020 - Recycled plastics can contain some of the world’s most hazardous chemicals. It is time we put an end to this toxic policy. ... 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 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

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